Overview
Middleborough Wastewater System serves 5,174 people in Middleborough, Massachusetts. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
The Middleborough Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 5,174 residents. The plant is situated in Plymouth County, within the Taunton River watershed, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent from the Middleborough Wastewater System is discharged into the Taunton River watershed, which flows into Mount Hope Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in southeastern Massachusetts.
Environmental context
The Middleborough Wastewater System discharges into the Taunton River watershed, which drains into Mount Hope Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Taunton River is a vital habitat for fish species such as river herring and American eel, and its estuarine areas support migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Middleborough Wastewater System is located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States, at Joe Ciaglo Way in the Namasket Village area.
The plant serves approximately 5,174 residents in the Middleborough area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Taunton River watershed, which flows into Mount Hope Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring effluent meets state and federal standards.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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