Overview
Russell Dept of Public Works serves 1,769 residents in Russell, Massachusetts. The plant operates under US EPA NPDES regulations for small municipal wastewater systems.
Russell Dept of Public Works is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 191 Main Street in Russell, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 1,769 residents. The plant is part of the town's public works infrastructure, managing wastewater for this small community in Hampden County. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Westfield River and then the Connecticut River, flowing south to Long Island Sound. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Westfield River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and eventually reaches Long Island Sound. This river system supports diverse aquatic species and serves as an important migratory corridor for fish. The Connecticut River basin is ecologically significant, providing habitat for various freshwater and estuarine species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 191 Main Street in Russell, Massachusetts, in Hampden County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,769 residents in the town of Russell, Massachusetts.
The plant discharges into the Westfield River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and ultimately reaches Long Island Sound.
Under the US Clean Water Act, small municipal wastewater plants like Russell Dept of Public Works are required to obtain NPDES permits that set effluent limits based on secondary treatment standards, protecting water quality in the receiving water body.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. The EPA's NPDES program ensures compliance with discharge limits to protect local waterways.
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