Le Roy V WWTP - Village of LeRoy, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Le Roy V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of LeRoy, Genesee County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,070 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, Le Roy V WWTP 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. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Genesee River watershed, which flows north into Lake Ontario. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Genesee River, which flows northward into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. The Genesee River watershed supports diverse fish species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Ontario and downstream communities.