Overview
S CAPE ELIZABETH WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,135 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
S CAPE ELIZABETH WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Spurwink Avenue in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, Maine. The plant serves a population of about 4,135 people, representing a small coastal community in southern Maine. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the community's needs. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine. Casco Bay is a productive estuary that supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and seabirds. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Casco Bay watershed, a coastal estuary that flows into the Gulf of Maine. Casco Bay supports a rich ecosystem of marine species, including lobsters, clams, and migratory fish. The bay is also a popular area for recreation and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality and protect the ecological health of this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
S CAPE ELIZABETH WWTF is located on Spurwink Avenue in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,135 residents in the Cape Elizabeth community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains to Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
For small agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.
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