Overview
Lisbon W P C Plant serves Lisbon, Maine, treating municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 5,281. The plant discharges into the Androscoggin River watershed, supporting local water quality.
The Lisbon W P C Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lisbon, Maine, United States. It serves a population of about 5,281 residents in the Androscoggin County area. The plant is part of the town's infrastructure for managing wastewater from residential and commercial sources. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a small to medium-sized plant. Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits is typical for such facilities, ensuring treated effluent meets state and federal standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Androscoggin River, which flows through Maine and New Hampshire before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Androscoggin River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important regional waterway. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river basin.
Environmental context
The Lisbon W P C Plant discharges into the Androscoggin River, a major tributary of the Kennebec River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Androscoggin River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for recreation and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The Lisbon W P C Plant is located at 3 Summer Street, Lisbon, Maine, United States. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of Lisbon and surrounding areas in Androscoggin County.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,281 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Androscoggin River, which flows into the Kennebec River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. It is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
For a plant serving approximately 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent meets water quality standards.
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