Newark V WWTP - Village of Newark, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Newark V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 323 Murray Street in the Village of Newark, Wayne County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 11,487 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. As part of the U.S. wastewater infrastructure, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting under the Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a community of this size. plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment, including biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet federal and state effluent standards. The treated effluent from Newark V WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lake Ontario basin. Lake Ontario is a vital freshwater resource and part of the Great Lakes system, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the region and preventing nutrient pollution that could harm the lake's ecosystem.

Newark V WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Clyde River, which flows into the Erie Canal and then into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is the easternmost Great Lake and supports a rich fishery, including lake trout and salmon, as well as migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. The watershed is predominantly agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal helps mitigate algal blooms and maintains water quality for downstream communities and recreational use.