Livingston Co Conesus Lake CoSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town of Geneseo, New York

Livingston Co Conesus Lake CoSD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Town of Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,561 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, and its operations are governed by the US Clean Water Act through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. As a plant serving a community of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for municipal wastewater facilities in the United States. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the plant's infrastructure is sized to handle the community's wastewater flows. The facility is operated by the Livingston County government, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Conesus Lake watershed, which is part of the larger Genesee River basin. Conesus Lake is the westernmost of the Finger Lakes and supports diverse aquatic life, including recreational fisheries. The treated wastewater ultimately flows through the Genesee River to Lake Ontario, a major Great Lake that provides drinking water and habitat for numerous species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive freshwater ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Conesus Lake watershed, which drains into the Genesee River and ultimately into Lake Ontario. Conesus Lake is a freshwater lake that supports recreational activities and aquatic habitats. The downstream Genesee River and Lake Ontario are ecologically significant, providing spawning grounds for fish and serving as a migratory corridor for waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this chain is essential for maintaining the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.