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

Minoa V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 101 June Avenue in the Village of Minoa, Onondaga County, New York. The plant serves a population of about 3,268 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, Minoa V WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Oneida River system, eventually reaching Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.

The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Oneida River, which flows into Oneida Lake and then via the Oswego River to Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is a critical freshwater resource and part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and regional water supply. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, and proper treatment helps protect water quality in this interconnected system.