Fort Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant - Serving Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

The Fort Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant is a municipal facility located on Anger Avenue in Fort Erie, Ontario, within the Niagara Region of the Golden Horseshoe. It serves a population of about 24,943 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Canadian wastewater management standards. As a Canadian plant, it operates under provincial regulations administered by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which require secondary treatment for inland facilities and may impose additional phosphorus removal standards for discharges into the Great Lakes basin. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Niagara River, which flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, forming part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant region.

The plant discharges into the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, a major freshwater ecosystem supporting fish species such as lake trout and walleye. The river's flow contributes to the Great Lakes basin, a vital water resource for the region. Downstream, the river passes through the Niagara Gorge before reaching Lake Ontario, where nutrient loading from wastewater can affect algal blooms and overall lake health.