Rangeley WWTF - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rangeley, Maine

Rangeley WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine. Serving a population of 832, the plant is part of the town's infrastructure to manage wastewater in this rural, inland community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. It has a designed capacity of 567.81 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 454.25 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The plant's advanced treatment level reflects its commitment to protecting the local watershed. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Kennebec River watershed and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in preserving water quality in the Rangeley Lakes region, a popular area for recreation and tourism. Its advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a water body within the Kennebec River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Rangeley Lakes region is ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fisheries and diverse aquatic life. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats, including important spawning grounds for native fish species.