Kennebunkport WWTF, Kennebunkport

Overview

Kennebunkport WWTF serves 4,834 residents in Kennebunkport, Maine. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed near the Atlantic coast.

Kennebunkport WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 25 Recreation Way in Kennebunkport, York County, Maine. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,834 residents in this coastal New England community, situated near the Atlantic Ocean. With a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, the plant operates under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, it is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements, which mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality in receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Kennebunk River and adjacent coastal waters. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including shellfish populations and migratory fish species, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological health in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Kennebunk River watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Kennebunkport. This coastal area supports ecologically sensitive habitats including salt marshes, estuaries, and shellfish beds. The receiving waters are part of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, which provides critical nursery grounds for fish and supports a productive marine food web. Proper treatment is vital to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in this coastal environment.

Frequently asked questions

Kennebunkport WWTF is located at 25 Recreation Way in Kennebunkport, York County, Maine, United States.

The plant serves approximately 4,834 residents in the Kennebunkport area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Kennebunk River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.

As a US facility, Kennebunkport WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, enforced by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.