Ashland WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ashland, New Hampshire

Ashland WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ashland, New Hampshire, serving a population of approximately 1,350 residents. The plant is situated in Grafton County and provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 6,056.64 units and an average daily discharge of 908.50 units, the facility has ample capacity for current demand. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Pemigewasset River, a tributary of the Merrimack River. The Merrimack River flows to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing recreational and ecological benefits to the region.

The plant discharges into a local water body that flows into the Pemigewasset River, part of the Merrimack River watershed. The Merrimack River is a major New England waterway that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse fish species, including migratory fish, and provides habitat for aquatic wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.