Danforth WWTF - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Danforth, Maine

Danforth WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Danforth, Washington County, Maine. Serving a population of 475, the plant is part of the town's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in this rural community near the Canadian border. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 185.48 units and an average daily discharge of 136.28 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the St. Croix River watershed, which flows into Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into a water body within the St. Croix River basin, which flows into Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy. This downstream area supports diverse marine life, including fish and migratory birds, and is ecologically sensitive due to its tidal and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality and protect these ecosystems.