Newfane T WWTP and Onsites - Olcott, New York Wastewater Treatment Plant

Newfane T WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the community of Olcott in Niagara County, New York. The plant is situated on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, and serves a population of approximately 4,600 residents. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater within the Lake Ontario watershed. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The designed capacity of the plant is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in a small community. Treatment processes are expected to comply with federal and state regulations to protect water quality. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches Lake Ontario, which is part of the Great Lakes system and drains via the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Protecting this water body from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for ecosystem health and regional water security.

The plant discharges into the Lake Ontario basin, which is part of the Great Lakes system. Lake Ontario is a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake trout and salmon, and serves as a critical water source for surrounding communities. The lake drains via the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean, making its water quality important for downstream ecosystems. The facility's location near the lake necessitates careful management of nutrients and contaminants to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic habitats.