Village of LeRoy Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements

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Originally constructed in the 1920s, the Village of LeRoy’s Wastewater Treatment Facility had served its community for nearly a century. However, aging infrastructure and evolving environmental standards necessitated a significant overhaul to promote long-term functionality and regulatory compliance.

As a trusted design partner for more than three decades, CPL was engaged to lead a $10.5 million rehabilitation project prioritizing economic value. Our Infrastructure practice team brought an intimate understanding of local needs, helping secure critical grant funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation  (DEC) and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. This financial strategy guaranteed the project’s feasibility while preventing rate increases for residents.

The project required careful planning and collaboration with facility operators and manufacturers to develop a comprehensive facilities plan, including geotechnical analysis and site surveys to align specific equipment and design elements with the Village’s goals and budget. Drawing inspiration from adaptive reuse principles, we focused on retrofitting existing structures to minimize costs and environmental impact. For example, an underutilized tank was repurposed to house a contemporary ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system—eliminating the need for new construction while boosting operational efficiency.

Additional components included a new influent structure with a bar screen, grit removal system, Parshall flume and upgraded concrete tanks and channels. Enhancements to the primary clarifier and refined site grading and access roads further optimized the facility for performance.

Revamping a century-old facility posed challenges, including unsuitable soil conditions discovered during construction. Working closely with all stakeholders, we redesigned the building foundation and addressed these issues with landscape improvements and soil analysis, ensuring the project met DEC regulations and avoided costly environmental fines.

The reach of this project extends far beyond its physical upgrades. By employing holistic funding solutions, the Village of LeRoy achieved a critical modernization milestone while preserving affordability for residents. This revitalized facility stands as a powerful symbol of the community’s commitment to progress, seamlessly blending historic preservation with proactive design to uphold sustainability today and well into the future.

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