Overview
NORWICH WPCF serves approximately 25,530 residents in Norwich, Connecticut. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
NORWICH WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 44 Falls Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut. Serving an estimated population of 25,530, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Thames River and then to Long Island Sound. This coastal estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Thames River, which empties into Long Island Sound, a vital estuary that supports fisheries, migratory birds, and marine habitats. The Sound is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for fish and shellfish, and nutrient discharges from wastewater plants can impact water quality and oxygen levels.
Frequently asked questions
NORWICH WPCF is located at 44 Falls Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut, United States.
The plant serves approximately 25,530 residents in the Norwich area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Thames River, which flows into Long Island Sound.
As a U.S. facility, NORWICH WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permits issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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