Overview
Royalton T Gasport WWTP and Onsites is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,200 people in Gasport, New York. It discharges 798.72 million gallons per year into the Erie Canal system.
Royalton T Gasport WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gasport, New York, within Niagara County. The plant serves a population of 1,200 and is situated along the Erie Canalway Trail, reflecting its integration into the local water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. With a designed capacity of 1,816.99 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 798.72 million gallons per year, the facility operates below its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The treated effluent is discharged into the Erie Canal system, which connects to the Niagara River and ultimately drains into Lake Ontario. This water body is part of the Great Lakes Basin, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational activities. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the Lake Ontario watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Erie Canal, a man-made waterway that flows into the Niagara River and then into Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. Lake Ontario supports a complex aquatic ecosystem, including native fish species and migratory birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient pollution concerns, which can lead to algal blooms. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants, but nutrient removal may be limited without tertiary processes.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gasport, New York, along the Erie Canalway Trail in Niagara County.
The plant serves a population of 1,200 people in the Gasport area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Erie Canal system, which flows into the Niagara River and ultimately Lake Ontario.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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