Bangor Poll Abate Fac Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bangor, Maine

Bangor Poll Abate Fac is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 760 Main Street in Bangor, Maine. It serves a population of approximately 35,610 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the Penobscot River watershed, a major waterway in central Maine. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. It is expected to meet federal and state standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Penobscot River, which flows southward through Bangor and into Penobscot Bay, eventually reaching the Gulf of Maine. This river supports diverse aquatic life, including Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish species. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the Penobscot River and downstream estuarine environments.

The plant discharges into the Penobscot River, a major river in Maine that drains into Penobscot Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Maine. The Penobscot River watershed supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for diadromous fish such as Atlantic salmon and American eel. The river's health is vital for the ecological integrity of the bay and the broader Gulf of Maine ecosystem.