Randolph V WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Randolph, New York

Randolph V WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, New York. It serves a small community of approximately 495 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 kilometers from the coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 276.33 million gallons per year, and it currently discharges 117.35 million gallons per year, indicating operational capacity below its design limit. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Allegheny River watershed, part of the larger Ohio River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Allegheny River watershed, which flows into the Ohio River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as smallmouth bass and walleye, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.