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

Wilson V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Wilson, Niagara County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,411 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the U.S. to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a design capacity of 885.78 volume units and an average daily discharge volume of 912.28 volume units, the facility manages wastewater from a small community in a coastal setting. The treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Ontario watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to Lake Ontario, a major freshwater resource, underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

Wilson V STP discharges into the Lake Ontario basin, part of the Great Lakes system that drains via the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Ontario supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient loading and protect nearshore habitats.