Overview
Kingston Sewer Commission serves 7,800 residents in Kingston, Massachusetts, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
The Kingston Sewer Commission is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 8 Cranberry Road in Kingston, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 7,800. It is situated in Plymouth County, within the coastal region of southeastern Massachusetts. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the local community. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Cape Cod Bay, part of the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for recreational and commercial fishing. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Kingston area watershed, flowing into the Jones River and then into Cape Cod Bay, a semi-enclosed embayment of the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod Bay is ecologically sensitive, supporting shellfish beds, finfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality, making treatment performance critical for the health of this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Kingston Sewer Commission is located at 8 Cranberry Road in Kingston, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 residents in the town of Kingston, Massachusetts.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Jones River and ultimately into Cape Cod Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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