Ulster T Lake Katrine WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Lake Katrine, New York

Ulster T Lake Katrine WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 18 Neighborhood Road in Lake Katrine, New York, within Ulster County. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,680 residents in the Town of Ulster and surrounding areas. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in the Hudson Valley region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal requirements in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet state and federal effluent standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Hudson River watershed, which flows south to New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as striped bass and American shad. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Hudson River basin, which drains into New York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish and supports a rich ecosystem. The plant's location in the mid-Hudson Valley places it within a region where nutrient management is important to prevent algal blooms and maintain dissolved oxygen levels in the river.