Overview
North Attleborough WWTF serves approximately 11,146 people in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Ten Mile River watershed.
North Attleborough WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, serving a population of about 11,146. The plant is situated in Bristol County and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Ten Mile River watershed, which drains into the Seekonk River and ultimately into Narragansett Bay. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and recreational uses, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ten Mile River watershed, which flows through southeastern Massachusetts into the Seekonk River and then into Narragansett Bay. This estuarine environment supports diverse fish and shellfish populations and is an important migratory corridor for diadromous species. The watershed is subject to nutrient management concerns due to its proximity to the coast.
Frequently asked questions
North Attleborough WWTF is located at 30 Cedar Road, Attleboro Falls, North Attleborough, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,146 people in the North Attleborough area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ten Mile River watershed, which flows into the Seekonk River and ultimately into Narragansett Bay.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, which include biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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