Farmington T STP - Town of Victor, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Farmington T STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Town of Victor, Ontario County, New York. It serves a population of about 12,790, classifying it as a medium-sized facility under state and federal guidelines. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and its operations are integral to local water quality management. The plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal depending on discharge requirements. The designed capacity is reported at 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a moderate throughput. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Great Lakes Basin, specifically Lake Ontario. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource. The plant's performance directly affects downstream ecosystems, including recreational and drinking water sources in the region.

The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Genesee River, which flows north into Lake Ontario, part of the Great Lakes system. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish spawning habitats and migratory bird routes. The Great Lakes are a major freshwater resource, and nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms, making treatment efficacy important for downstream water quality.