Overview
Old Town WWTF serves approximately 11,825 residents in Old Town, Maine, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Old Town Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is located at 298 Water Street in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine. The plant serves a population of about 11,825 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility in the northeastern United States. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Penobscot River watershed, which flows into Penobscot Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Maine. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Penobscot River basin, which drains into Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and alewife, and is part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that provides critical habitat for marine life. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and as a migratory pathway.
Frequently asked questions
Old Town WWTF is located at 298 Water Street in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 11,825 residents in the Old Town area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Penobscot River watershed, which flows into Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater plants in the US must meet secondary treatment standards. Old Town WWTF operates under this regulatory framework, with permits typically issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
For a medium-sized plant like Old Town WWTF, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The US Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment for all municipal plants to protect water quality.
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