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NEW | Department of sfate | Environmental oe Governor Conservation AMANDA LEFTON Commissioner April 24, 2026 The Honorable Mark Nephew Mayor, Village of Gowanda 27 East Main Street Gowanda, NY 14070 2026 SPDES Permit Compliance Inspection Gowanda (V) WWTP Gowanda (V), Erie County SPDES Permit No. NY0032093 Dear Mayor Nephew: On March 20, 2026, | conducted the comprehensive inspection of the Village of Gowanda Wastewater Treatment Plant for compliance with the conditions and limitations of its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit. No deficiencies were noted during the inspection and as a result, the facility is given a Satisfactory rating. 1. There were eight (8) effluent violations since my last inspection in March 2025; five (5) for Percent Removal of BODs and three (3) for Fecal Coliform. Percent removal violations are typically indicative of I/l issues; however, it may be the result of the sample location in the influent channel. Itis recommended to take the samples as far upstream from the new bar screens as possible to obtain a representative sample of the influent. 2. Please provide a construction schedule for Phase 2 upgrades. 3. With the ongoing upgrades at the plant, the Operation and Maintenance Plan will need to be updated. Please keep this in mind as the upgrades progress. 4. With Andy’s pending retirement, the treatment plant will need to maintain the same staffing levels. Please keep me updated on the staffing of the plant. Division of Water, Region 9 700 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 | dec.ny.gov | [email protected] | (716) 851-7070