Overview
Beaver Brook WPCF in Milford, Connecticut serves approximately 10,621 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Beaver Brook Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Milford, Connecticut, United States. The facility serves a population of around 10,621 residents in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region, situated near the coast of Long Island Sound. As a US wastewater treatment plant, Beaver Brook WPCF operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits for discharges into surface waters and sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for a small to medium community. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into Long Island Sound, an estuary of national significance. Long Island Sound supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds, and is a critical habitat for many species. The plant's location within 50 kilometers of the coast underscores the importance of proper treatment to protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
Beaver Brook WPCF discharges into the Beaver Brook watershed, which flows into the Housatonic River and then into Long Island Sound. Long Island Sound is a vital estuary that supports a rich ecosystem, including commercial and recreational fisheries, and provides habitat for migratory birds and marine species. The plant's proximity to the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting this sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
Beaver Brook WPCF is located at 82 Deerwood Avenue in Milford, Connecticut, United States, near the coast of Long Island Sound.
The plant serves approximately 10,621 residents in the Milford area and surrounding parts of South Central Connecticut.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Housatonic River and ultimately into Long Island Sound, under the terms of its NPDES permit.
As a US facility, Beaver Brook WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which 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, as required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
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