Overview
Glastonbury WPCF serves about 19,226 residents in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Glastonbury WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving a population of approximately 19,226. The plant is situated in the Capitol Planning Region and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this suburban community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates a medium-sized facility. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Connecticut River and then Long Island Sound. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological benefits. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Connecticut River basin, which flows into Long Island Sound, an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the sound.
Frequently asked questions
Glastonbury WPCF is located at 2149 Main Street in Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States.
The plant serves approximately 19,226 residents in the Glastonbury area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Connecticut River and eventually Long Island Sound.
As a U.S. facility, Glastonbury WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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