Chautauqua Co SandCCLSD WWTP - Village of Celoron, New York Wastewater Treatment

Chautauqua Co SandCCLSD WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Celoron, Chautauqua County, New York. Serving a population of around 31,843, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community in the western part of the state. As a US facility, 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, and the plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized to handle the community's wastewater flows. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Erie via the Chadakoin River and Conewango Creek. This region is part of the Great Lakes Basin, a vital freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this sensitive environment.

The plant discharges into the Chadakoin River, which flows into Conewango Creek and then into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is a major freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.