Overview
Rockland Sewer Dept serves approximately 10,946 people in Rockland, Massachusetts. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Rockland Sewer Dept is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The plant serves a population of about 10,946 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, Rockland Sewer Dept operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state water quality standards. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day provides a baseline for its operational scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the North River and Massachusetts Bay. The region's coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the North River watershed, which flows into Massachusetts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal ecosystem supports a variety of marine species and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The area is part of the larger Gulf of Maine watershed, known for its productive waters and sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Rockland Sewer Dept is located in Rockland, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,946 people in the Rockland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the North River and ultimately reaches Massachusetts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection or the EPA.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal standards.
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