Overview
Pittsfield WWTF serves the town of Pittsfield, Maine, treating wastewater for approximately 3,852 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Kennebec River watershed.
Pittsfield WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on McCarthy Street in Pittsfield, Somerset County, Maine. It serves a population of about 3,852 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. For small communities like Pittsfield, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Kennebec River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Kennebec River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for Atlantic salmon and other species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Kennebec River, which flows southward through central Maine to the Atlantic Ocean at Merrymeeting Bay. The Kennebec River watershed supports a variety of fish species, including brook trout and smallmouth bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river's health is critical for both ecological balance and recreational use in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Pittsfield WWTF is located on McCarthy Street in Pittsfield, Somerset County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,852 residents, making it a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Kennebec River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Pittsfield WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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