Suffolk Co SCSD 11 Seldon, Coram

Overview

Suffolk Co SCSD 11 Seldon serves 16,800 people in Coram, New York, as part of Suffolk County's wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.

Suffolk Co SCSD 11 Seldon is a wastewater treatment plant located in Coram, Suffolk County, New York. It serves a population of 16,800 within the Town of Brookhaven, contributing to the region's wastewater management. The plant is situated on Old Town Road and is part of the Suffolk County Sewer District 11 system. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant serving approximately 17,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with possible additional nutrient removal requirements due to the sensitive coastal environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain to the Long Island Sound or the Atlantic Ocean. Long Island's sole-source aquifer and coastal ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and marine habitats.

Environmental context

The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, with treated effluent likely flowing into tributaries of the Long Island Sound or Great South Bay. These coastal waters support diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and finfish, and are important for recreation and tourism. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia, so treatment standards are designed to protect these sensitive ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 940 Old Town Road in Coram, Suffolk County, New York, within the Town of Brookhaven.

The plant serves approximately 16,800 people in the Coram area as part of the Suffolk County Sewer District 11 system.

The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain to the Long Island Sound or Atlantic Ocean, subject to NPDES permit limits.

As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the Long Island Sound.