Overview
Montague Wastewater System serves approximately 6,051 residents in Montague, Massachusetts. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Connecticut River watershed, supporting local water quality.
The Montague Wastewater System is a municipal treatment facility located in Montague, Massachusetts, serving a population of about 6,051. Situated in Franklin County, the plant is part of the town's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, governs discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Connecticut River, a major waterway that drains into Long Island Sound. This river supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of the Connecticut River basin.
Environmental context
The Montague Wastewater System discharges into the Connecticut River, which flows south through Massachusetts and Connecticut before emptying into Long Island Sound. The river supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and American shad, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the sound.
Frequently asked questions
The Montague Wastewater System is located at 34 Greenfield Road, Montague, Massachusetts, in Franklin County.
The plant serves approximately 6,051 residents in the town of Montague.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Connecticut River, which flows into Long Island Sound.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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