Overview
Augusta Sewage TP serves approximately 24,767 people in Augusta, Maine. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kennebec River basin, supporting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Augusta Sewage TP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Augusta, Maine, serving a population of about 24,767. The plant is situated on Britt Gully Road and operates as part of the city's infrastructure to manage wastewater from residential and commercial sources. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate secondary treatment standards for municipal plants of this scale, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Kennebec River watershed, which flows southward to the Atlantic Ocean. The Kennebec River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species such as Atlantic salmon and American shad. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kennebec River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Kennebec Estuary. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including diadromous species that migrate between fresh and salt water. Maintaining water quality in this watershed is critical for the health of the estuary and coastal marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Augusta Sewage TP is located on Britt Gully Road in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 24,767 people in the Augusta area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kennebec River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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