Overview
Leicester Board of Health wastewater treatment plant serves Leicester, Massachusetts with advanced treatment. It processes approximately 795 thousand gallons per day, protecting local water quality.
The Leicester Board of Health wastewater treatment plant is located in Leicester, Massachusetts, United States. It serves a population of about 10,471 residents, providing essential wastewater management for this central Massachusetts community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand gallons per day and an average daily flow of 794.94 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates at approximately 70% capacity, indicating room for future growth. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is important for protecting sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Blackstone River watershed, which flows into Narragansett Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Blackstone River, which flows through Massachusetts and Rhode Island before emptying into Narragansett Bay. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 124 Pine Street, Leicester, Massachusetts, United States, in Worcester County.
The plant serves approximately 10,471 residents in the Leicester area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which typically include biological treatment followed by nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to regulate discharges.
Plants of this size in the US commonly employ secondary treatment as a minimum, but many, like Leicester, use advanced treatment to meet stricter water quality standards.
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