Overview
Alfred V WWTP serves the Village of Alfred, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 8,112 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Alfred V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Village of Alfred, Allegany County, New York. It serves a population of about 8,112 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. The plant is part of the local infrastructure managed by the village. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately drains to the Chesapeake Bay. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the bay's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The bay supports diverse aquatic life, including blue crabs and striped bass, and is a critical migratory corridor for waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the bay's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Alfred V WWTP is located in the Village of Alfred, Allegany County, New York, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,112 residents in the Village of Alfred and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Susquehanna River basin, which ultimately flows to the Chesapeake Bay.
As a U.S. facility, Alfred V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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