Templeton Dept of Public Works, Templeton

Overview

Templeton Dept of Public Works serves approximately 2,298 residents in Templeton, Massachusetts. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.

Templeton Dept of Public Works is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Templeton, Massachusetts, serving a population of about 2,298. The plant is situated in Worcester County, an inland area of central Massachusetts, and is part of the town's public works infrastructure. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the US Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Millers River watershed, a tributary of the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River flows into Long Island Sound, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses along its course.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Millers River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and eventually into Long Island Sound. This water body supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The area is part of a larger river system that is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and requires careful management of wastewater discharges.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 27 Reservoir Street in Baldwinville, Templeton, Massachusetts, within Worcester County.

The plant serves approximately 2,298 residents in the Templeton area.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Millers River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and ultimately Long Island Sound.

The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, requiring secondary treatment for its size.

For small agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.