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Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Our Existing Wastewater Treatment Facilities

While Mashpee does not yet have a municipal WWTP, there are many private and small footprint WWTPs in town that help to keep nitrogen out of our sensitive bays, ponds, and ground water.

In this video, you will learn:

  • Where the WWTPs are today.
  • What they look like from the air and ground.
  • The technology used, permitted flows, actual flows and Total Nitrogen in effluent.
  • What the town and neighborhoods can learn from these existing private plants.
  • Why the town municipal WWTFs are a key part of Mashpee’s Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan

Additional resources:

Mashpee Sewer Commission


Thank you for Watching!

Over 150 members of our community gathered on the Spit last week to enjoy live music, play yard games, eat Polar Cave ice cream, and watch the full moon rise! It was so fun seeing all of the kids running around the beach, and families enjoying this special place.

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Summer 2022 Party

Hey, hey, what do you say?

I say, YEAH, what a summer on Popponesset Bay!  The weather has been glorious, the Spit and various channels feeding the bay have stayed in great shape.  Plovers and other birds have born their young, kids have a great time searching for sea creatures in the inner channel, 

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No Alcohol & New Spit Security

Based on community, State, and local law enforcement feedback regarding an escalation of excessive drinking, partying, and unsafe behavior on the Spit (and neighboring community), we have made the following changes and need your support.

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Save Poppenesset Bay

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Partners
    • Mission Statement
    • Photos
  • What We Do
    • Waterways
    • Popponesset Spit
      Maintenance
    • Wildlife
    • Water Quality
    • Channel Project – Longer, Wider, Deeper
  • News
    • Updates
    • May Town Hall
  • Donate
    • Support
    • Join Our Efforts
    • SPB Summer Donor Party
  • Contact