Plattsburgh T Champlain PkSTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Shelburne, Vermont

Plattsburgh T Champlain PkSTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Shelburne, Vermont, United States. Serving a small population of 650, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage local wastewater. Its location near the shores of Lake Champlain places it within a sensitive watershed that drains into the St. Lawrence River. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 613.23 thousand cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 242.27 thousand cubic meters per day, the plant maintains capacity for future growth. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Champlain basin, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The lake ultimately drains northward via the Richelieu River into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km of Lake Champlain) underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into the Lake Champlain watershed, which flows into the Richelieu River and then the St. Lawrence River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species and migratory birds. The region's ecology is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making secondary treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing algal blooms.