Overview
Attleboro Water and Wastewater Div serves Attleboro, Massachusetts, treating wastewater for approximately 43,000 residents. The plant operates under US EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent into local waterways within the Narraganse
Attleboro Water and Wastewater Div is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Attleboro, Massachusetts, serving a population of about 43,368. The plant is situated in Bristol County, near the Rhode Island border, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this suburban community within the greater Providence metropolitan area. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements given the sensitive nature of the receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized appropriately for the population served. The treated effluent ultimately reaches the Narragansett Bay via the Ten Mile River or other local streams. Narragansett Bay is an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse marine life, including shellfish beds and fish habitats. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Narragansett Bay watershed, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The bay supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making advanced treatment important for protecting this sensitive ecosystem. The watershed ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 41 Pond Street North, Hebronville, Attleboro, Massachusetts, in Bristol County, near the Rhode Island border.
The plant serves approximately 43,368 residents in the city of Attleboro and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Narragansett Bay watershed, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. These regulations mandate secondary treatment and may require nutrient removal to protect sensitive estuaries.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to meet state water quality standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially in watersheds draining to sensitive estuaries like Narragansett Bay.
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