Groveland Station LCWSA Wastewater Treatment Plant, New York

Groveland Station LCWSA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Groveland Station, a hamlet in Livingston County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 80 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for all publicly owned treatment works. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 113.56 thousand cubic meters per year, while actual discharge volume is 30.28 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant's treatment process is typical for small communities in the region, ensuring compliance with federal and state effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Genesee River, which flows north into Lake Ontario. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural and rural land uses, and the plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Genesee River basin.

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Genesee River watershed. The Genesee River flows northward through western New York and empties into Lake Ontario, a major Great Lake. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including trout and salmon, and is an important recreational and ecological resource. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the river and lake.