Overview
Brewer Wastewater Treatment serves approximately 9,549 residents in Brewer, Maine. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, ensuring treated effluent meets federal standards before discharge.
Brewer Wastewater Treatment is a municipal facility located at 27 Oak Street in Brewer, Maine, serving a population of about 9,549. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure, managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources in the Penobscot County area. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet Clean Water Act requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Penobscot River, which flows into Penobscot Bay and eventually the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Penobscot River, a major waterway in Maine that drains into Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine. The river supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and alewife, and its estuary provides critical habitat for marine life. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts focused on reducing nutrient loading and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 27 Oak Street in Brewer, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,549 residents in the city of Brewer.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Penobscot River, which flows into Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge limits set by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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