Overview
Winterport WWTF serves approximately 900 residents in Winterport, Maine, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Penobscot River basin.
Winterport WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, serving a small population of around 900 people. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Winterport WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal and state standards. The treated effluent from Winterport WWTF is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Penobscot River and then Penobscot Bay, part of the Gulf of Maine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
Winterport WWTF discharges into a tributary of the Penobscot River, which flows into Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine. The Penobscot River watershed is ecologically significant, supporting Atlantic salmon, alewife, and other diadromous fish. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Winterport WWTF is located at 204 South Main Street, Winterport, Waldo County, Maine, United States.
Winterport WWTF serves approximately 900 residents in the town of Winterport, Maine.
Winterport WWTF discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Penobscot River, ultimately reaching Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
Winterport WWTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to regulate its discharges.
For a small community like Winterport, secondary treatment is typical, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal standards.
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