Rosendale T STP and On Site Sys - Town of Rosendale, New York Wastewater Treatment

Rosendale T STP and On Site Sys is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Rosendale, Ulster County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 700 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and currently discharges approximately 268.76 megaliters of treated effluent annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the minimum requirements under the US Clean Water Act for removing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated wastewater is released into local streams that drain into the Rondout Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of Rondout Creek, which flows into the Hudson River estuary. The Hudson River is a major tidal estuary that supports diverse fish populations, including striped bass and American shad, and serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the broader Hudson River ecosystem.