Overview
East Aurora V WWTP serves approximately 7,000 residents in East Aurora, New York. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
East Aurora V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in East Aurora, Erie County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 7,000 people, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the region. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater treatment in the United States. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Erie basin. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource and part of the Great Lakes system, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Buffalo River, which flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and is particularly susceptible to eutrophication from nutrient loading. The watershed supports diverse fish populations and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for both ecological health and regional water supply.
Frequently asked questions
East Aurora V WWTP is located at 181 Mill Road, East Aurora, New York, in Erie County. It serves the town of East Aurora and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the Buffalo River and ultimately into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards for municipal wastewater.
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