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The Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant helps Geneva by processing our sewage. The plant removes all of the solid organic material from the sewage with filters and grinders. Then, the water is treated with helpful chemicals, like chlorine, to kill any bad bacteria that may be in it. Finally, the water is pumped back into beautiful Seneca Lake, which is where Geneva gets it's drinking water.

Now, all of the solids that were in the sewage are transferred to another part of the plant. There, all harmful elements are removed and the final result of the processing is a high-grade compost. This environmentally friendly compost is used in by the Geneva Greenhouse to grow all of the City's flowers, which can be seen lining our roads and city streets all Spring and Summer. Compost is a very good fertilizer and does not hurt any animals or plants.

The Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant helps Geneva to be in ecological balance with it's environment. By turning our waste into useful, environmentally sound compost, and cleaning our water and the water of Seneca Lake, the City of Geneva lives in harmony with it's beautiful natural surroundings.

Arranging Tours

Educators are welcome to arrange tours of the Marsh Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Tours can be arranged by contacting Robert Rose at 315-789-8040 Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm.

In the past, classes from primary schools, secondary schools and colleges have enjoyed touring our facility.

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