Dexter V WWTP, Village of Dexter

Overview

Dexter V WWTP serves the Village of Dexter, New York, treating wastewater for approximately 1,245 residents. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Dexter V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 371 Water Street in the Village of Dexter, Jefferson County, New York. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,245 residents, classifying it as a small community system under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Dexter V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Black River and Lake Ontario. This water body chain supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and drinking water resources for downstream communities. The plant's proximity to Lake Ontario (within 50 km) underscores its role in protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Environmental context

Dexter V WWTP discharges into the Black River watershed, which flows into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Ontario is a critical freshwater resource supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and municipal water supplies. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, particularly during high-flow events. Protecting this downstream environment requires effective treatment to minimize nutrient loading and pathogen risks.

Frequently asked questions

Dexter V WWTP is located at 371 Water Street in the Village of Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 1,245 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment system.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Black River watershed, which flows into Lake Ontario and ultimately the St. Lawrence River.

As a US facility, Dexter V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), typically enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For small agglomerations in New York, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.