Savannah T 3 SDGS Sys to 3 STP s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town of Savannah, New York

Savannah T 3 SDGS Sys to 3 STP s is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Town of Savannah, Wayne County, New York. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 162.77 units, with a current discharge volume of 105.99 units, indicating it operates below capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits and monitoring requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Lake Ontario basin. 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's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Lake Ontario watershed, which ultimately flows into the St. Lawrence River and the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Ontario supports a variety of fish species, including lake trout and salmon, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The surrounding area includes wetlands and agricultural lands that benefit from maintained water quality.