Overview
Newport Guild Street WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in Newport, New Hampshire, serving a small population. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
Newport Guild Street WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Newport, New Hampshire, United States. The plant serves a small community, providing essential sanitation services to the area. As a secondary treatment facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the local environment. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits govern its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The facility has a designed capacity of 37.85 units, reflecting its scale for the local population. The treated effluent from Newport Guild Street WWTF is discharged into nearby water bodies, ultimately contributing to the Connecticut River watershed. This river system flows southward through New England, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological balance of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Connecticut River basin, which drains into Long Island Sound. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Sunapee Street in Guild, near Newport, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County, United States.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Connecticut River watershed, eventually reaching Long Island Sound.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of New Hampshire.
Small plants often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic pollutant removal before discharge.
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