Belmont V STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Village of Belmont, New York

Belmont V STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Village of Belmont, Allegany County, New York. It serves a population of approximately 1,025 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 586.74 units and an average discharge volume of 514.82 units, the plant manages wastewater from the local community. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that flow into the Genesee River, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Genesee River, which flows northward through western New York into Lake Ontario. The Genesee River watershed supports diverse fish populations and provides habitat for migratory birds. Lake Ontario is a vital freshwater resource, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could contribute to eutrophication or harm aquatic ecosystems.