Alden V WWTP - Village of Alden, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Alden V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Alden, Erie County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,755 residents, classifying it as a small community system under U.S. EPA guidelines. It operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale plant, Alden V WWTP is subject to state and federal regulations that typically mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates the plant's ability to handle average daily flows from the community. The treatment process and operational status are consistent with standard practices for facilities of this size in New York. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Lake Erie basin, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's performance is critical to protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Niagara River and Lake Erie.

Alden V WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Buffalo River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. The Lake Erie watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a major freshwater resource. The plant's location in an inland, agricultural and suburban area means its effluent can impact local streams and the broader Great Lakes ecosystem.