Overview
Gorham WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Gorham, New Hampshire, serving approximately 2,400 residents. It operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated effluent into the Androscoggin River watershed.
Gorham WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gorham, New Hampshire, a town in Coos County near the northern border of the state. The facility serves a population of about 2,400 people, reflecting the scale of a small community in the Androscoggin River valley. As a US-based plant, Gorham WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and likely permitted through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Androscoggin River watershed, which flows south through New Hampshire and Maine before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean via Merrymeeting Bay. The Androscoggin River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important regional waterway for recreation and ecology.
Environmental context
The Androscoggin River watershed drains a large portion of northern New Hampshire and western Maine, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean through Merrymeeting Bay. This river system supports a variety of fish species, including brook trout and Atlantic salmon, and is a key habitat for migratory birds. The watershed's health is influenced by both municipal and industrial discharges, making treatment plant performance critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Gorham WWTF is located on Main Street in Gorham, New Hampshire, in Coos County near the northern border of the state.
The plant serves approximately 2,398 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Androscoggin River watershed, which flows through New Hampshire and Maine to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Gorham WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits typically issued by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Plants of this size are required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is the federal minimum, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters. Some plants may also include disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local permit requirements.
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