Overview
Eastport WWTF serves the coastal community of Eastport, Maine, treating wastewater for approximately 1,998 residents. The plant discharges into local waters within 50 km of the Atlantic coast.
Eastport Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is a municipal treatment plant located in Eastport, Washington County, Maine, United States. It serves a small population of about 1,998 residents in this coastal community on the eastern edge of the state. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its scale for a small agglomeration. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Typical plants of this size employ secondary treatment or equivalent. The treated effluent is discharged into local waters that drain into Passamaquoddy Bay and the Gulf of Maine, part of the larger Atlantic Ocean ecosystem. This region supports diverse marine life, including fisheries and migratory species, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
Eastport WWTF discharges into the Passamaquoddy Bay watershed, which connects to the Gulf of Maine and ultimately the North Atlantic Ocean. The bay is a productive marine environment supporting fisheries, shellfish beds, and migratory birds. The plant's coastal proximity means treated effluent directly influences sensitive estuarine habitats, requiring careful management to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination.
Frequently asked questions
Eastport WWTF is located on New Port Road in Eastport, Washington County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,998 residents in the coastal community of Eastport.
The plant discharges into local waters that flow into Passamaquoddy Bay, part of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Eastport WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by the Clean Water Act, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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