Palmyra V STP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Village of Palmyra, New York

Palmyra V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Palmyra, Wayne County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 3,390 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the Finger Lakes region. As a U.S. facility, Palmyra V STP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is generally required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates the plant's hydraulic capacity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Lake Ontario basin. Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake trout and salmon. The plant's operations are important for protecting water quality in the region's sensitive watershed.

Palmyra V STP discharges into a tributary of the Erie Canal system, which flows into the Oswego River and then into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a major freshwater resource that supports recreational activities, drinking water supplies, and a diverse ecosystem. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.