Overview
Manchester Wastewater TRE serves Manchester, Vermont, treating wastewater for approximately 4,000 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Batten Kill watershed, a tributary of the Hudson River.
Manchester Wastewater TRE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Manchester, Vermont, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,000 residents, reflecting the scale of a small community in the Green Mountains region. As part of Vermont's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing domestic sewage and protecting local water quality. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. For a facility serving around 4,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. The plant is expected to comply with state and federal effluent limits designed to protect receiving waters. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Batten Kill, a renowned trout stream that flows into the Hudson River. The Batten Kill watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource for fishing and kayaking. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Batten Kill, a tributary of the Hudson River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Batten Kill is a high-quality coldwater fishery supporting wild brook and brown trout populations. Protecting this watershed is essential for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester Wastewater TRE is located in Manchester, Vermont, United States, in Bennington County.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Manchester area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Batten Kill, a tributary of the Hudson River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, typically mandating secondary treatment.
For a small community plant like this, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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