Mattawamkeag WWTF, Mattawamkeag

Overview

Mattawamkeag WWTF is a secondary treatment plant serving 252 people in Mattawamkeag, Maine. It discharges 75.71 thousand cubic meters per year into the local watershed.

Mattawamkeag WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Green Road in Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County, Maine. The plant serves a small population of 252 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. Its designed capacity is 75.71 thousand cubic meters per year, matching the reported discharge volume, indicating the plant operates at full capacity for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Penobscot River and eventually reaches Penobscot Bay in the Gulf of Maine. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for Atlantic salmon and other diadromous fish species.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge enters the Mattawamkeag River, a tributary of the Penobscot River. The Penobscot River flows into Penobscot Bay, a large estuary on the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Mattawamkeag WWTF is located on Green Road in Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County, Maine, United States.

The plant serves a population of 252 residents in the Mattawamkeag area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Mattawamkeag River, a tributary of the Penobscot River.

As a US municipal plant, Mattawamkeag WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

For small communities like Mattawamkeag, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids to protect receiving waters.