Lockport C WWTP, City of Lockport

Overview

Lockport C WWTP serves approximately 32,739 people in the City of Lockport, New York. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Lockport C WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the City of Lockport in Niagara County, New York. The plant treats wastewater from a population of about 32,739 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Lockport C WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Ontario via the Niagara River. Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes system, a critical freshwater resource supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

Environmental context

Lockport C WWTP discharges into the Niagara River watershed, which flows north into Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is the easternmost Great Lake and supports a diverse ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The lake is sensitive to nutrient loading, which can cause algal blooms and hypoxia. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate these impacts by reducing pollutants before discharge.

Frequently asked questions

Lockport C WWTP is located on West Jackson Street in the City of Lockport, Town of Lockport, Niagara County, New York, United States.

The plant serves approximately 32,739 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Niagara River and ultimately into Lake Ontario.

As a US facility, Lockport C WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Additional nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.