Overview
Onondaga Co Brewerton WWTP serves approximately 5,725 people in Brewerton, New York. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in Onondaga County.
Onondaga Co Brewerton WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Brewerton, New York, serving a population of about 5,725 residents. The plant is situated in Onondaga County, within the state of New York, and operates as part of the region's municipal wastewater management system. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment processes for plants of this size typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Oneida Lake and then via the Oneida River to Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Oneida Lake watershed, which drains through the Oneida River into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This downstream environment supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and the lake is a significant recreational and ecological resource. The plant's discharge must comply with state and federal regulations to protect water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 5251 Comstock Road, Brewerton, New York, in Onondaga County.
The plant serves approximately 5,725 residents in the Brewerton area.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into Oneida Lake, then via the Oneida River to Lake Ontario.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes, including biological treatment and disinfection, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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