Overview
Uxbridge Wastewater System serves 5,400 residents in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Blackstone River, which flows into Narragansett Bay.
The Uxbridge Wastewater System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 65 River Road in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 5,400. The plant is part of the town's public infrastructure, managed by local authorities to meet state and federal environmental standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day indicates a facility sized for a small community. Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits ensures that effluent quality meets regulatory limits. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Blackstone River, a tributary of the Providence River that flows into Narragansett Bay. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Blackstone River Valley.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Blackstone River, which flows south through Massachusetts and Rhode Island, joining the Seekonk River and then Narragansett Bay. The Blackstone River watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for diadromous fish. Protecting water quality in this river is critical for downstream ecosystems and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 65 River Road in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,400 residents in the town of Uxbridge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Blackstone River, which flows into Narragansett Bay.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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