Cheshire County Home WWTF - Westmoreland, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant

Cheshire County Home WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on River Road in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. Serving a population of 348, this plant is part of the wastewater infrastructure for Cheshire County, providing essential treatment for the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 151.42 volume units and a current discharge volume of 75.71, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local rivers that flow through the Connecticut River watershed, eventually reaching the Long Island Sound. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Connecticut River, which flows southward through New England and empties into Long Island Sound. This watershed supports diverse fish populations, including migratory species, and provides critical habitat for aquatic organisms. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.