Overview
MWRA Clinton is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Clinton, Massachusetts, serving approximately 11,563 people. It operates under the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority as part of the state's wastewater infrastructure.
MWRA Clinton is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 655 High Street in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It serves a population of approximately 11,563 residents as part of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) system, which manages wastewater services for communities in the greater Boston region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements that govern effluent quality and discharge limits. Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Nashua River watershed, which flows into the Merrimack River and eventually into the Gulf of Maine. The Nashua River supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational opportunities, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and regional ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nashua River, a tributary of the Merrimack River, which flows into the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports diverse fish populations and migratory species, and the river is an important recreational resource for local communities. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
MWRA Clinton is located at 655 High Street in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,563 residents in the Clinton area as part of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority system.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Nashua River, which flows into the Merrimack River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Maine.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. For a facility serving about 11,500 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet water quality standards.
In Massachusetts, municipal plants of this scale generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet state and federal effluent limits.
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