Alexandra V WWTP - Village of Alexander, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Alexandra V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Alexander, Genesee County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 481 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 208.20 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 121.13 million gallons per year, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Tonawanda Creek, a tributary of the Niagara River. The Niagara River ultimately drains into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health.

The plant's discharge enters small creeks that feed into Tonawanda Creek, which flows into the Niagara River and then Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a critical freshwater resource supporting fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for migratory fish and waterfowl. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.