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Lockport reports 80% drop in potable water use from wastewater reuse project; annual savings estimated at about $1 million
Summary
City staff told the council that Lockport's newly designed nonpotable water reuse system at the wastewater treatment plant reduced potable water consumption for on‑site demands by about 80% during initial operation and that quarterly results translate to an estimated annual savings of roughly 106,000,000 gallons and roughly $1,000,000 in cost reductions.
City staff told the council that Lockport's newly designed nonpotable water reuse system at the wastewater treatment plant reduced potable water consumption for on‑site demands by about 80% during initial operation and that quarterly results translate to an estimated annual savings of roughly 106,000,000 gallons and an associated cost reduction of about $1,000,000.
The figures were presented as initial results from the first quarter following system implementation and described as significant reductions in the city's reliance on the potable water supply.
"Potable water consumption has been reduced by approximately 80%. This translates to an annual savings of 106,000,000 gallons of potable water and an estimated cost reduction of just over $1,000,000," the speaker reported. Staff also noted completion of the City of Lockport's 2024 water‑quality report and said the report will be included in the upcoming water bill; staff stated that Lockport's drinking water met all federal and state standards with no exceedances during 02/2024.
Council members congratulated the public‑works team on the reported savings. Staff said the water‑quality report is posted on the city's website and that the utility will include the notice in customer bills.
