Overview
Westport WPCF serves 9,500 residents in Westport, Connecticut, discharging treated wastewater into the Long Island Sound watershed. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Westport WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Westport, Connecticut, serving a population of approximately 9,500. The plant is situated in the Saugatuck area, near the coast of Long Island Sound, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for the community's needs. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches Long Island Sound, an ecologically important estuary that supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Protecting this water body is critical for regional environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Long Island Sound watershed, a major estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports a rich ecosystem, including commercial and recreational fisheries, and is a vital habitat for migratory birds and marine species. The sound's health depends on effective wastewater treatment to reduce nutrient loading and contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Westport WPCF is located at Ferry Lane East in the Saugatuck area of Westport, Connecticut, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,500 residents in the Westport community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Long Island Sound watershed, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Westport WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
For a population of 9,500, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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