Overview
Plainfield North WPCF serves Plainfield, Connecticut, treating wastewater for approximately 3,738 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting within the Thames River watershed.
Plainfield North WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Plainfield, Connecticut, serving a population of about 3,738. The plant is situated in the northeastern part of the state, an area characterized by mixed residential and rural land use. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Thames River basin, which drains into Long Island Sound. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Thames River watershed, which flows south into Long Island Sound, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The sound supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Plainfield North WPCF is located at 37 Easy Street in Plainfield, Connecticut, within the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
The plant serves approximately 3,738 residents in the Plainfield area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Thames River watershed, which ultimately flows into Long Island Sound.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
For small agglomerations in Connecticut, secondary treatment is standard to meet water quality standards before discharge into surface waters.
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