Suffolk Co SCSD8 StrathmoreRidge Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ridge, New York

Suffolk Co SCSD8 StrathmoreRidge is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Ridge, Suffolk County, New York, within the Town of Brookhaven. Designed to serve a population of 594, this plant will provide secondary treatment for the local community, addressing the wastewater needs of this suburban area on Long Island. As a projected facility, it will be required to comply with the U.S. Clean Water Act and state-level regulations administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids, is the standard for municipal plants in the United States, ensuring that effluent meets federal water quality standards before discharge. The plant's discharge of 283.33 m³/day will be released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the Long Island Sound or Great South Bay. Given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the facility plays a critical role in protecting sensitive coastal ecosystems, including salt marshes and estuarine habitats that support diverse marine life and migratory birds.

The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Long Island, which drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the Long Island Sound or Great South Bay. These waters support ecologically sensitive habitats, including salt marshes and seagrass beds that provide nursery grounds for fish and shellfish. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication and harmful algal blooms in these coastal ecosystems.