Overview
Sylvan Beach V EOneidaLakeSD STP serves the Village of Sylvan Beach, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 11,396 people. The plant discharges into the Oneida Lake watershed, part of the Lake Ontario basin.
Sylvan Beach V EOneidaLakeSD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Sylvan Beach, Oneida County, New York. Serving a population of around 11,396, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a lakeside community. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal likely needed to protect sensitive water bodies like Oneida Lake. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Oneida Lake watershed, which drains via the Oneida River into the Oswego River and ultimately into Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a key recreational resource, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oneida Lake watershed, a large inland lake that flows into the Oneida River, then the Oswego River, and finally Lake Ontario. Oneida Lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a critical habitat for migratory waterfowl. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, so treatment standards are designed to protect this valuable freshwater resource.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1008 Clifford Avenue, Village of Sylvan Beach, Oneida County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,396 people in the Village of Sylvan Beach and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Oneida Lake watershed, which flows into the Oneida River, then the Oswego River, and ultimately Lake Ontario.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with additional nutrient removal often required to protect sensitive water bodies like Oneida Lake from eutrophication.
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