Nunda V WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Village of Nunda, New York

Nunda V WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Nunda, Livingston County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,330 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in the western part of the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 465.61 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that drains into the Genesee River, which flows northward to Lake Ontario. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the river's aquatic life and supports the ecological health of the Lake Ontario basin, a vital freshwater resource.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Genesee River, which flows through western New York into Lake Ontario. The Genesee River supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Lake Ontario is a major freshwater ecosystem that supplies drinking water to millions and sustains recreational fisheries. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in the downstream environment.