White River Junction WWTF, Hartford

Overview

White River Junction WWTF serves Hartford, Vermont, treating wastewater for approximately 8,849 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permit framework.

White River Junction WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hartford, Vermont, serving the White River Junction area. The plant handles wastewater for a population of about 8,849 people, typical of a small to medium-sized community in the region. 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 Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with potential additional nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the White River, a tributary of the Connecticut River, which flows into Long Island Sound. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location inland and upstream of sensitive estuarine environments underscores its role in maintaining regional water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the White River, which flows into the Connecticut River and ultimately reaches Long Island Sound. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 319 Latham Works Lane, White River Junction, Hartford, Vermont, United States.

The plant serves approximately 8,849 people in the White River Junction area of Hartford, Vermont.

Treated effluent is discharged into the White River, a tributary of the Connecticut River, which flows into Long Island Sound.

The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.

Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, often including activated sludge or trickling filters, with disinfection. Nutrient removal may be required to protect sensitive watersheds.