Beebe River WWTF - Campton, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

Beebe River WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Beebe River within Campton, New Hampshire, United States. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community in Grafton County. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for smaller agglomerations under the US Clean Water Act. The plant has a designed capacity of 49.21 volume units and a current discharge volume of 34.07, indicating operational capacity below its design. Under the US regulatory framework, the facility operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Beebe River, a tributary of the Pemigewasset River, which flows into the Merrimack River and ultimately to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. Its location inland, away from coastal zones, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the riverine ecosystem.

The Beebe River WWTF discharges into the Beebe River, a tributary of the Pemigewasset River, which joins the Merrimack River and flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports coldwater fisheries and is part of a region known for its forested landscapes and recreational waterways. The plant's secondary treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient and pathogen loads that could affect downstream habitats.