Shelburne Wastewater Treatment Facilities – As It Stands
Technology & Operations
The Wastewater Department operates two advanced wastewater treatment facilities using Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
The Department also maintains nineteen pump stations, approximately 35 miles of sewer lines, and 800+ manholes. Sampling, testing and recording is performed at each facility every day of the year.
Facility #1
Overview
Wastewater Treatment facility (WWTF) #1 is a VT Grade 3 facility and is designed for 440,000 gallons per day flow. The facility is located on Crown Road.
Need for Modernization
Shelburne’s two treatment facilities were last upgraded in 2002. This equipment is reaching the end of its life expectancy, hence the Shelburne Wastewater Treatment Facility Modernization Project.
Facility #2
Overview
The Department also maintains nineteen pump stations, approximately 35 miles of sewer lines, and 800+ manholes. Sampling, testing and recording is performed at each facility every day of the year.
Plant
Consolidation
The Wastewater Treatment Facility Modernization Project will consolidate both plants into a single wastewater facility. Specifically, Plant 2 will become a pump station, and Plant 1 at Crown Road will be upgraded to handle all of the Town’s wastewater treatment.
2025 - Highlights of Wastewater Department’s Work
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Major maintenance at Shoreline Pump Station, including full clean-out to structural bottom
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Continued design, and prepared for construction, of treatment plant consolidation and the new forcemain connecting them
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Developed Enforcement & Compliance Tracker to organize allocations, permits, and inspections
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Coordinated on force main project readiness and ongoing outfall litigation context
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Strengthened coordination with state agencies on permit reporting and incident response
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Increased communication for residents, realtors, developers, and project applicants regarding sewer expectations and responsibilities.
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Supported grant development and funding strategy for long-term capital needs