Overview
North Branch FD1 WPCF serves Dover, Vermont, treating wastewater for approximately 5,340 residents. The plant is located inland, discharging into local waterways within the Connecticut River basin.
North Branch FD1 WPCF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Dover, Vermont, serving a population of about 5,340. The plant is situated near the Deerfield Valley Regional Airport in Windham County, operating as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the Deerfield River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and eventually into Long Island Sound. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Deerfield River, a tributary of the Connecticut River, which drains into Long Island Sound. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including cold-water fish species such as trout. The facility's treatment helps maintain water quality standards in a region known for its forested landscapes and recreational waterways.
Frequently asked questions
North Branch FD1 WPCF is located in Dover, Vermont, near the Deerfield Valley Regional Airport in Windham County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,340 residents in the Dover area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Deerfield River, which flows into the Connecticut River and eventually into Long Island Sound.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA requirements.
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