Overview
Geneseo V WWTP serves the Village of Geneseo, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 13,914 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Geneseo V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. It serves a population of about 13,914 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal wastewater plants, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these federal and state standards. The treated effluent from Geneseo V WWTP is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Genesee River, which flows north to Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Genesee River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Genesee River, which flows northward through western New York into Lake Ontario. The Genesee River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including trout and salmon, and is an important ecological corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin helps maintain the health of Lake Ontario, a major freshwater resource.
Frequently asked questions
Geneseo V WWTP is located at 5 Chestnut Street in the Village of Geneseo, Livingston County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,914 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Genesee River, which ultimately reaches Lake Ontario.
As a US facility, the plant 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 discharge limits to protect water quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal if located in sensitive watersheds.
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