Springville V WWTP - Village of Springville, New York Wastewater Treatment

Springville V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 152 Mill Street in the Village of Springville, Erie County, New York. It serves a population of about 4,152 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of downstream waters.

The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Cattaraugus Creek watershed, which flows into Lake Erie. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource supporting fisheries, drinking water, and recreation. The surrounding area includes mixed agricultural and residential land use, and the plant's treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and pathogens.