Belfast Wastewater Treatment Facility - Belfast, ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar
N 44° 25.695 W 069° 00.405
19T E 499462 N 4919439
The water treatment facility in Belfast is located at the northern edge of downtown Belfast, treating the wastewater before it is released into Penobscot Bay.
Waymark Code: WMQ1JB
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 1

In Belfast, on Front Street, is the Belfast Water Treatment Facility.

The facility is located north of the center of town, on the northwest side of the street.

There is a brick building and two features that have a geodesic dome cover.

An EPA permit application had information about the facility. The specifics are listed in the fields below. There is also a schematic diagram of the facility. Currently, it has 1340 users. The facility was built in 1973 and is operated by the City of Belfast.

Source:

EPA Application:
(visit link)
What is the capacity of the facility?: 0.90 MGD average daily flow

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Grit sedimentation reactor/clarifier Aeration basins with diffused air Two 40 ft. final clarifiers


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: Not known

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: Chorine

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: City of Belfast

How is the facility governed?: Belfast Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
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