Durham WWTF, Durham | United States Wastewater

Overview

Durham WWTF serves approximately 18,679 residents in Durham, New Hampshire. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.

Durham WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Durham, New Hampshire, serving a population of about 18,679. The plant is situated in Strafford County and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community in the northeastern United States. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a plant sized for a medium-sized agglomeration. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Great Bay estuary and the Gulf of Maine. This coastal ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.

Environmental context

The treated effluent from Durham WWTF flows into the Piscataqua River watershed, which empties into Great Bay and then the Gulf of Maine. This estuarine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including shellfish, finfish, and migratory birds. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect this downstream ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Durham WWTF is located on Briggs Way in Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States.

The plant serves approximately 18,679 residents in the Durham area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Piscataqua River and eventually into Great Bay and the Gulf of Maine.

The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of New Hampshire.

Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which removes at least 85% of organic matter and suspended solids.