Hume T Fillmore WWTP and Onsites - Fillmore, New York Wastewater Treatment

Hume T Fillmore WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fillmore, New York, within Allegany County. The plant serves a small population of 600 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharge through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in the United States. Its designed capacity is 170.34 units, and it currently discharges 136.28 units, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Genesee River or another nearby stream, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical for protecting local water quality and public health in the rural Genesee River basin.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Genesee River watershed, which flows northward into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a major freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The surrounding area is rural with agricultural land use, so the plant helps prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution that could harm aquatic ecosystems and downstream drinking water sources.