Overview
Merrimac Dept of Public Works serves 2,074 residents in Merrimac, Massachusetts. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and discharges into the local watershed.
The Merrimac Dept of Public Works wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Merrimac, Massachusetts, a community in Essex County. With a population served of 2,074, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managing wastewater for a small New England town. As a small-scale plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Merrimack River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Maine via the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northeastern Massachusetts.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Merrimack River basin, which flows through northeastern Massachusetts and empties into the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including anadromous fish like river herring, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river's health is critical for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 50 Federal Way, Merrimac, Massachusetts, in Essex County.
The plant serves approximately 2,074 residents of Merrimac, Massachusetts.
The plant discharges into the Merrimack River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Maine.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Small municipal plants in the US typically use secondary treatment to meet EPA standards before discharging treated effluent.
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