Overview
New Milford WPCF serves approximately 4,046 residents in New Milford, Connecticut. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Housatonic River basin.
New Milford WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in New Milford, Connecticut, serving a population of about 4,046. The plant is situated in the Western Connecticut Planning Region and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Housatonic River watershed, which flows southward through Connecticut and eventually into Long Island Sound. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Housatonic River basin, which drains into Long Island Sound, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological health of both the river and the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
New Milford WPCF is located at 123 West Street, New Milford, Connecticut, in the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
The plant serves approximately 4,046 residents in the New Milford area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Housatonic River watershed, which flows into Long Island Sound.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it 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 size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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