The construction of Ellsworth’s new wastewater treatment plant is well underway. Penta Corporations, a company that specializes in construction and renovation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, is the general contractor. Why do we need a new wastewater treatment plant? The current plant was built more than 30 years ago…

The City’s current Wastewater Treatment Facility, located off Water Street, was built in 1978. Over the years equipment failures, costly repairs and increases in wastewater volume have resulted in the need for a new facility to meet the demands of an increasing population and ever-changing environmental regulations. The new Wastewater…