Goose Creek Pump Station - South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts Distribution Pump Station

The Goose Creek Pump Station is a distribution pump station serving the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts in Ashville, New York. Located at 2446 West Lake Rd, this facility is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the sewer districts. As a distribution pump station, it plays a key role in moving wastewater within the collection system. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and local municipal codes. Distribution pump stations of this type typically include pumps, controls, and emergency backup systems to ensure reliable operation. The station's NAICS code 221320 indicates it falls under sewage treatment facilities, subject to state and federal water quality standards. This pump station contributes to the environmental health of the Chautauqua Lake watershed by conveying wastewater to treatment facilities, reducing the risk of untreated discharges. Its location near the lake underscores the importance of reliable pumping infrastructure for protecting water quality in the region.

The pump station is situated near Chautauqua Lake, a significant recreational and ecological resource in western New York. Proper wastewater conveyance is critical to prevent nutrient loading and bacterial contamination that could harm aquatic life and recreational use. The facility's operation supports the sewer district's efforts to maintain water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.