Geneva C Marsh Creek WWTP - City of Geneva, New York Wastewater Treatment

Geneva C Marsh Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 78 Doran Avenue in the City of Geneva, Ontario County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,096 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into Marsh Creek, a tributary of the Seneca River, which flows into Cayuga Lake, part of the Finger Lakes region. Cayuga Lake is a major water body that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water and recreational opportunities for surrounding communities.

The plant discharges into Marsh Creek, which flows into the Seneca River and ultimately Cayuga Lake, one of the Finger Lakes. Cayuga Lake is a deep, cold-water lake that supports a diverse ecosystem, including lake trout and other cold-water fish species. The lake is also a source of drinking water for several communities and a popular destination for recreation. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for both ecological health and human use.