Milford Housatonic WPCF, Milford

Overview

Milford Housatonic WPCF serves approximately 30,090 people in Milford, Connecticut. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Housatonic River, which flows into Long Island Sound.

Milford Housatonic WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Milford, Connecticut, serving a population of about 30,090. The plant is situated near the Housatonic River and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal to protect sensitive downstream waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Housatonic River, which flows southward into Long Island Sound. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish, and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.

Environmental context

The Housatonic River flows through western Connecticut and empties into Long Island Sound, a major estuary that supports commercial and recreational fisheries. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for migratory fish and waterfowl. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Sound, making treatment standards critical for water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Milford Housatonic WPCF is located at 1183 Oronoque Road in Milford, Connecticut, within the South Central Connecticut Planning Region.

The plant serves approximately 30,090 people in the Milford area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Housatonic River, which flows into Long Island Sound.

As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Long Island Sound.