Upton Water and Sewer Dept | Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Upton, Massachusetts

Upton Water and Sewer Dept is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Upton, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 1,193 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment in the Worcester County area. The plant operates with an advanced treatment level, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 529.96 million gallons per year, the facility has capacity to accommodate future growth. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The treated effluent is discharged to local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Blackstone River watershed, which flows into Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically important region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Blackstone River, which flows through Massachusetts and Rhode Island before emptying into Narragansett Bay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for wildlife and recreation.