Dansville V WWTP, Village of Dansville

Overview

Dansville V WWTP serves the Village of Dansville, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 5,082 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.

Dansville V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Dansville, Livingston County, New York. It serves a population of about 5,082 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment plant in the region. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Genesee River watershed and then into Lake Ontario. This makes the plant's operations important for protecting the water quality of the Genesee River and the broader Lake Ontario ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Genesee River basin, which flows northward into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Ontario and downstream communities.

Frequently asked questions

Dansville V WWTP is located at 1 Church Street in the Village of Dansville, Livingston County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 5,082 residents in the Village of Dansville and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Genesee River, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario.

As a US facility, Dansville V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For plants of this size in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.