Tully V STP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Village of Tully, New York

Tully V STP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Tully, Onondaga County, New York. The plant serves a population of 924 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this small community in the Finger Lakes region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 855.50 and an average discharge volume of 541.31, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Susquehanna River basin, ultimately reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, supporting the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems and contributing to regional water quality goals.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is a large estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs, oysters, and migratory fish. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the bay.