Lowville V STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Village of Lowville, New York

Lowville V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Lowville, Lewis County, New York. It serves a population of about 3,652 people, typical of a small agglomeration in rural upstate New York. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. As a US-based plant, Lowville V STP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small communities like Lowville, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet state and federal standards. The treated effluent from Lowville V STP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Black River watershed, eventually reaching Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.

Lowville V STP discharges into tributaries of the Black River, which flows into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. The Black River watershed supports diverse fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining the ecological health of Lake Ontario and its tributaries.