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North Tonawanda C WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in New York, USA

City of North Tonawanda, New York, United States

Overview

North Tonawanda C WWTP serves 70,484 people in New York, USA. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Niagara River, which flows into Lake Ontario.

North Tonawanda C WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 803 River Road in the City of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. Serving a population of 70,484, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure along the Niagara River. As a US facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The designed capacity is 1. 00 million gallons per day, and the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment as required for municipal plants of this scale. The plant discharges into the Niagara River, which flows north from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. This water body is part of the Great Lakes Basin and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as lake sturgeon and walleye. The Niagara River is also a critical migratory corridor for waterfowl.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. The river is a major waterway in the Great Lakes system, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife. Downstream, Lake Ontario is a large freshwater lake that provides drinking water and recreation for millions. The Niagara River corridor is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse habitats and migratory bird species.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 803 River Road in the City of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York, United States.

The plant serves a population of 70,484 people.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Niagara River, which flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.

As a US municipal wastewater plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.

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