Are you experiencing WWTP issues in your area, or have concerns about upcoming WWTP projects in your community?
See our list of reforms on our homepage and use the links below as references to ensure any future or current WWTPs are managed in compliance with current laws & regulations.
Sewage Pollution Right to Know Law (SPRTK): https://law.justia.com/codes/new-york/env/article-17/title-8/17-0826-a/
2025 Amendment to the Freshwater Wetlands Act: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGUPwnV7MOKWYqbgevAsI39LTAqYlrG2/view?usp=drivesdk
DEC SPDES Compliance & Enforcement Manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zciM7Rs2eJf4bRoU6UOCuZSTGyWpGjeu/view?usp=drivesdk
NYS Sewer & Drainage Laws: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4sbJMUzQau4WzMaxblDWaSKnDLLvbif/view?usp=drivesdk
Part 650. Qualifications of Operators of Wasterwater Treatment Plants (minimum of 2 certified operators are always required): http://nyrules.elaws.us/nycrr/title6_chapterx_subchaptera_article1_part650
Wastewater Surveillance Program: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/wastewater/
NYS Municipal Law Chapter 24, Article 2, §9-a on Interfund Transfers: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GMU/9-A
Green Amendment - Article I, Section 19: [Environmental rights] §19. Environmental rights. Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment. (Added by vote of the people November 2, 2021.)
