The Tonawanda Pretreatment Office is a division of the City of Tonawanda’s municipal government that operates within the environmental services sector, specifically focusing on wastewater and industrial pretreatment oversight. Dedicated to protecting public health and the environment, the office is responsible for ensuring that industrial and commercial dischargers comply with federal, state, and local regulations before wastewater enters the city’s treatment system. Through monitoring, inspections, and permitting processes, the office helps prevent the introduction of harmful contaminants into the municipal sewer infrastructure.

In partnership with the Department of Public Works and other governmental bodies, the Pretreatment Office plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and supporting sustainable community development. The agency frequently coordinates with local businesses to promote environmental awareness and regulatory compliance. It holds the authority to enforce standards, issue fines, and recommend corrective actions when discharge limits are exceeded. By keeping pollutants in check, the office helps safeguard local waterways, ecosystems, and infrastructure longevity. Their work contributes to the overall efficiency of the City of Tonawanda’s Water Resource Recovery Facility.

Key Services:

– Oversight and regulation of industrial wastewater pretreatment
– Issuance of industrial discharge permits
– Routine inspections and compliance monitoring
– Coordination with local and federal environmental agencies
– Enforcement of environmental discharge limits
– Education and outreach to businesses on best practices
– Protection of municipal sewer and wastewater systems
– Prevention of harmful pollutant discharge into local water bodies