Overview
Old Orchard Beach W P C F serves approximately 58,000 people in Maine, USA. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting the coastal environment of southern Maine.
Old Orchard Beach W P C F is a wastewater treatment facility located in Old Orchard Beach, York County, Maine, serving a population of around 58,000. The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 50 kilometers of the ocean, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-scale facility. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine habitats and recreational waters. The plant's operations help safeguard the ecological health of the nearby beaches and estuaries, which are important for tourism and local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of southern Maine, with treated effluent flowing into the Atlantic Ocean via local rivers and estuaries. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds, and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to recreational beaches and coastal habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Old Orchard Beach W P C F is located in Old Orchard Beach, York County, Maine, United States, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 58,000 people in the Old Orchard Beach area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting coastal water quality.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the state of Maine or the EPA.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters, as per Clean Water Act requirements.
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