Mount Morris V WWTP - Village of Mount Morris, New York Wastewater Treatment

Mount Morris V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 115 Main Street in the Village of Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 3,166 people, placing it in the small community category under US EPA guidelines. As a US facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Genesee River and ultimately into Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream.

The plant's treated effluent enters the Genesee River watershed, which flows north into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the larger Great Lakes ecosystem. Protecting water quality here is critical for downstream communities and wildlife.