Concord T WWTP and Onsites - Secondary Treatment Plant in Footes, New York

Concord T WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Footes, New York, within Erie County. The plant serves a small population of 450 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the local community. The facility operates with a designed capacity of 272.55 volume units and a current discharge volume of 143.85, indicating it is operating below its full capacity. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Lake Erie watershed, ultimately reaching Lake Erie. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital source of drinking water and recreation for the region. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the local watershed.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Erie basin, which drains into Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. This watershed supports a diverse aquatic ecosystem, including fish species such as walleye and perch, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological balance of the lake.