Erie Co SD3 Ext Holland T STP, Holland

Overview

Erie Co SD3 Ext Holland T STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 830 people in Holland, New York. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining to Lake Erie.

Erie Co SD3 Ext Holland T STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holland, Erie County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 830 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 681.37 thousand cubic meters per year and a discharge volume of 314.19 thousand cubic meters per year, the facility manages local wastewater within its capacity. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local watercourse that flows into the Buffalo River or a nearby tributary, eventually reaching Lake Erie. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Buffalo River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Erie is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a drinking water source. The watershed is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, so the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to the lake.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 403 North Main Street, Holland, New York, in Erie County.

The plant serves a population of 830 residents in the Holland area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Buffalo River, which ultimately reaches Lake Erie.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets EPA requirements for municipal wastewater.