Overview
Stonington Mystic WPCF serves the Mystic community in Connecticut, USA, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant treats wastewater for approximately 3,820 residents.
Stonington Mystic WPCF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mystic, Connecticut, serving the local community. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day and serves a population of approximately 3,820 people. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. As a small-scale facility, Stonington Mystic WPCF is subject to state and federal regulations that ensure treated effluent meets water quality standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to protect the receiving water body and downstream ecosystems. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mystic River, which flows into Fishers Island Sound and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local recreation and fisheries. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Mystic area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mystic River, which flows into Fishers Island Sound, a coastal estuary connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse marine life, including shellfish and finfish, and is an important recreational area. The facility's operations help protect downstream water quality in the sound and coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Stonington Mystic WPCF is located at 12 Broadway Avenue Extension in Mystic, Connecticut, within the Stonington town area.
The plant serves approximately 3,820 people in the Mystic community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mystic River, which flows into Fishers Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Small plants in the US typically use secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by the Clean Water Act, to meet water quality standards for discharge.
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