Overview
Albion V JtMun Ind WWTP serves the Village of Albion, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 7,555 people. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located within 50 km of the Lake Ontario coast.
The Albion V JtMun Ind WWTP is a municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Albion, Orleans County, New York. Serving a population of about 7,555, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing wastewater from residential and industrial sources. Its designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting the scale of treatment needed for this community. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It remains an integral part of local wastewater management. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Lake Ontario watershed, a major freshwater ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The facility's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharge can influence nearshore water quality, making proper treatment essential for protecting the lake's ecological health and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The Albion V JtMun Ind WWTP 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 a complex food web including native fish species and migratory birds. The plant's proximity to the lake underscores the importance of effective nutrient removal to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Albion V JtMun Ind WWTP is located on Densmore Street in the Village of Albion, Orleans County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,555 people, covering both municipal and industrial wastewater from the Village of Albion area.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For a plant of this size in New York, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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