Livermore Falls WWTF - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Livermore Falls, Maine

The Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is located in Livermore Falls, Maine, a town in Androscoggin County. The plant serves a population of about 4,965 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is expected to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows into the Kennebec River and eventually the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.

The plant's discharge enters a local stream that feeds into the Androscoggin River, a major waterway in western Maine. The Androscoggin River flows into Merrymeeting Bay and then the Kennebec River, which empties into the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports migratory fish species and provides habitat for aquatic organisms, making proper treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.