Overview
Grafton Wastewater System serves approximately 7,987 residents in Grafton, Massachusetts. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to the Blackstone River watershed.
Grafton Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grafton, Massachusetts, serving a population of about 7,987. The plant is situated in Worcester County, inland from the Atlantic coast, and is part of the region's water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility serving a medium-sized community, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Treatment typically includes secondary or advanced processes to meet state and federal standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to the Blackstone River, which flows into Narragansett Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southern New England.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Blackstone River, a tributary of Narragansett Bay. The Blackstone River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations and migratory species. Downstream, Narragansett Bay is a vital estuary that provides habitat for marine life and supports regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Grafton Wastewater System is located at 9 Depot Street, Farnumsville, Grafton, Massachusetts, in Worcester County.
The plant serves approximately 7,987 residents in the Grafton area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Blackstone River, which flows into Narragansett Bay.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in Massachusetts typically employ secondary treatment, often with disinfection, to meet state water quality standards.
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