Glencliff WWTF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Benton, New Hampshire

Glencliff WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Benton, New Hampshire, within Grafton County. Serving a small population of 293, the plant provides secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment plant, Glencliff WWTF meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per day, with a similar discharge volume, indicating efficient operation for its scale. The treated effluent from Glencliff WWTF is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Connecticut River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically important region.

Glencliff WWTF discharges into local streams that flow into the Connecticut River, a major waterway in New England. The Connecticut River watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the river and its estuary.