Please take note that, pursuant to 38 MRSA, Sections 413 and 414-A, the Wiscasset Wastewater Treatment Plant of Wiscasset intends to file a wastewater discharge permit renewal application with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of a monthly average of 620,000 gallons per day of secondary treated sanitary wastewater to the Sheepscot River, Class SB in Wiscasset, Maine. Included in this application is the pre-treated industrial process discharge from the Molnlycke Health Care Wiscasset Facility.
Note; this is a renewal application for the license to operate the existing wastewater treatment plant on “Cow Island”, and is unrelated to any potential project to relocate and construct a replacement facility.
The application will be filed on or about Monday, March 31st, 2025 and will be available for public inspection at DEP’s Augusta office during normal business hours. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Wiscasset.
A request for a public hearing or request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the DEP, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of this notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information.
During the time specified above, persons wishing to receive copies of draft permits and supporting documents, when available, may request them from DEP. Persons receiving a draft permit shall have 30 days in which to submit comments or to request a public hearing on the draft. Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application.
Public comment will be accepted until a final administrative action is taken to approve, approve with conditions or deny this application. Written public comments or requests for information may be made to the:
Division of Water Quality Management,
Department of Environmental Protection,
State House Station #17,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0017
Telephone (207) 287-3901
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