Overview
SUFFIELD WPCF serves 5,300 residents in Suffield, Connecticut. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Connecticut River watershed, supporting local water quality.
SUFFIELD WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 833 East Street South in Suffield, Connecticut. Serving a population of approximately 5,300, the plant is part of the town's infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the Connecticut River basin, which flows southward through New England and empties into Long Island Sound. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive estuarine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Connecticut River watershed, which drains into Long Island Sound, a major estuary on the Atlantic coast. The river supports diverse fish populations, including American shad and Atlantic salmon, and the sound provides critical habitat for marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
SUFFIELD WPCF is located at 833 East Street South in Suffield, Connecticut, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 residents in the town of Suffield.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Connecticut River watershed, which flows into Long Island Sound.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for organic and suspended solids removal.
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