Overview
Warren WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in Warren, Maine, serving approximately 1,925 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, with a designed capacity of 719.23 thousand cubic meters per day.
Warren WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Warren, Maine, United States. The plant serves a population of about 1,925 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges to surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for facilities of this size. With a designed capacity of 719.23 thousand cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 495.89 thousand cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its design capacity. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean, it must meet stringent effluent limits to protect marine water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain to the Gulf of Maine, part of the larger Atlantic Ocean ecosystem. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory species. The plant's performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the St. George River, which empties into the Gulf of Maine. The Gulf of Maine is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries, seabirds, and marine mammals. As a coastal facility, Warren WWTF must comply with nutrient and pathogen limits to prevent eutrophication and protect shellfish harvesting areas.
Frequently asked questions
Warren WWTF is located at the Buldoc Correctional Facility on Cushing Road in South Warren, Warren, Knox County, Maine, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,925 people in the Warren area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain to the St. George River and ultimately the Gulf of Maine.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Warren WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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