Perry V WWTP, Village of Perry

Overview

Perry V WWTP serves the Village of Perry, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 6,845 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.

Perry V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Perry, Wyoming County, New York. It serves a population of about 6,845 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under state and federal guidelines. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal waters. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Genesee River watershed and then into Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making proper treatment essential for regional ecological health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Genesee River, which flows north into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Ontario is a critical freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for migratory fish and waterfowl. Effective nutrient removal is important to prevent algal blooms in the lake.

Frequently asked questions

Perry V WWTP is located at 7562 Water Street, Village of Perry, Wyoming County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 6,845 residents in the Village of Perry and surrounding areas.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Genesee River, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, requiring secondary treatment and effluent limits.

For small to medium agglomerations, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits.