Overview
Charlestown WWTF serves approximately 2,891 residents in Charlestown, New Hampshire. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to the Connecticut River watershed.
Charlestown WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 131 Lower Landing Road in Charlestown, New Hampshire, serving a population of about 2,891. The plant is situated in Sullivan County, near the Connecticut River, and is part of the town's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Connecticut River, a major waterway in New England. The Connecticut River flows southward to Long Island Sound, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water, recreation, and habitat along its course. The plant's operation is important for protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Connecticut River watershed, which flows through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut before emptying into Long Island Sound. The river supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and American shad, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the river and the Sound.
Frequently asked questions
Charlestown WWTF is located at 131 Lower Landing Road in Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,891 residents in the town of Charlestown, New Hampshire.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Connecticut River. The discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act via an NPDES permit issued by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
As a U.S. facility, Charlestown WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting. For a plant serving about 2,900 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards.
For small agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with NPDES permit limits.
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