Webster T WWTP and Onsites - Town of Webster, New York Wastewater Treatment

Webster T WWTP and Onsites is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 226 Phillips Road in the Town of Webster, Monroe County, New York. Serving a population of approximately 37,476, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation oversight. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum under federal regulations. The facility operates within a regulatory framework that includes National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent discharges into receiving waters that ultimately flow into Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its role in protecting the lake's ecological health from nutrient and pollutant loads.

The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Lake Ontario basin, a major freshwater ecosystem supporting fisheries, migratory birds, and recreational activities. Lake Ontario is the easternmost Great Lake and connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence River. The watershed faces challenges from nutrient enrichment and invasive species, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitat.