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Warren Dept of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant, Massachusetts

Warren, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Warren Dept of Public Works serves 1,691 residents in Warren, Massachusetts. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing municipal wastewater for this small inland community.

Warren Dept of Public Works is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warren, Massachusetts, serving a population of approximately 1,691 residents. 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 serving fewer than 10,000 people, the plant is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Quaboag River watershed, a tributary of the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River flows southward through Massachusetts and Connecticut before emptying into Long Island Sound, an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Quaboag River watershed, which feeds into the Connecticut River, one of New England's major river systems. The Connecticut River flows through Massachusetts and Connecticut to Long Island Sound, a vital estuary that supports diverse marine life, including migratory fish such as American shad and Atlantic salmon. The watershed provides habitat for numerous species and is an important ecological corridor in the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 2527 Main Street in West Warren, Warren, Massachusetts, within Worcester County, United States.

The plant serves approximately 1,691 residents in the town of Warren, Massachusetts.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Quaboag River watershed, which flows into the Connecticut River and ultimately reaches Long Island Sound.

As a US facility, the plant 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 or the EPA.

For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.

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