Overview
Northport Village CorpakaBAYSIDE is a primary treatment plant in Northport, Maine, serving 840 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Penobscot Bay.
Northport Village CorpakaBAYSIDE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Northport, Maine, United States. The plant serves a small population of 840 residents in the Bayside area of Northport, within Waldo County. It operates as a primary treatment facility, providing basic solids removal before discharge. As a primary treatment plant, it meets the minimum requirements under the US Clean Water Act for small communities. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 75.71 cubic meters per day. While primary treatment is less advanced than secondary or tertiary, it is common for small coastal plants in this region. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed and ultimately reaches Penobscot Bay, a major estuary on the Gulf of Maine. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its effluent can directly affect nearshore water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Penobscot Bay watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Penobscot Bay is a productive estuary supporting fisheries, aquaculture, and migratory birds. The plant's primary treatment level and coastal location mean that nutrient and pathogen removal is limited, which could impact local shellfish beds and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Ruggles Park in the Bayside area of Northport, Waldo County, Maine, United States.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical sedimentation to remove solids. This is the basic level of treatment required under the US Clean Water Act for small communities.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into Penobscot Bay, a coastal estuary on the Gulf of Maine.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. Plants of this size typically require an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with discharge limits.
Small plants in Maine often use primary treatment or lagoon systems, depending on local environmental sensitivity. Coastal plants may need additional disinfection to protect shellfish waters.
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