Overview
La Grange T Titusville SD STP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Danbury, Connecticut, serving 1,260 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
La Grange T Titusville SD STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Danbury, Connecticut, within the Western Connecticut Planning Region. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,260 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 643.52 volume units and a current discharge volume of 624.59, the plant operates near its design capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to regulate discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into Long Island Sound, a vital estuary. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Housatonic River basin, which empties into Long Island Sound. This estuary supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological balance of the sound.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 12 Hall Street, Danbury, Connecticut, in the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
The plant serves a population of 1,260 residents in the Danbury area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Housatonic River basin, ultimately reaching Long Island Sound.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
For small communities, advanced treatment is common to meet water quality standards, especially when discharging into sensitive waters like those feeding Long Island Sound.
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