Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility
240 Charles Street, North Andover, MA 01845 · Essex County · Publicly Owned Treatment Works
- Average flow
- 22.41 MGD
- Design flow
- —
- Permit expires
- December 2030
- Population served
- 412,411
Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility is a publicly owned wastewater treatment works in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts treating an average of 22.41 million gallons per day, serving about 412,411 residents. It discharges under NPDES permit MAL100447 (effective), which expires in December 2030, with 9 recorded violations in the last three years. EPA has recorded 3 formal enforcement actions naming the plant, the latest in January 2007.
Treatment technology
17 treatment structures and unit processes identified at Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Compliance snapshot (last 3 years)
Based on NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports. Full violation history, parameters and discharge data available in the Klarifi platform.
- Total violations
- 9
- Effluent violations
- 9
EPA enforcement history
Federal civil enforcement cases, compliance inspections and informal actions recorded for Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility in EPA's ICIS system.
- Formal actions
- 3
- Penalties assessed
- $254,000
- Compliance actions
- $33M
- EPA inspections
- 0
Latest case
Judicial case · CWA, NPDES Discharge without a Permit · Final Order With Penalty · Penalty $254,000 · Compliance actions $18M
1 informal enforcement action (notices of violation and similar), the latest in Oct 2026.
Capital improvement projects in North Andover
North Andover's capital improvement plan lists 16 water, sewer and wastewater line items worth $22M starting 2026–2029. The largest budgeted items are shown here.
| Project | Budget | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Improvements to Water Treatment Plant | $5,950,000 | 2026–2030 |
| Water Billing Software/Meter Upgrades & Replacement | $4,500,000 | 2027–2030 |
| Sewer Pump Station Improvements | $1,900,000 | 2026–2030 |
| Water Main Replacement | $1,800,000 | 2027–2030 |
| Improvements to Various Water Booster Stations/Water | $1,800,000 | 2026–2026 |
Key contacts
2 verified contacts for Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility, with validated emails and direct phone numbers.
Nearby wastewater treatment plants in Massachusetts
- Haverhill Wastewater Treatment FacilityHaverhill · 5 mi away8.49 MGD
- Merrimac Wastewater Treatment PlantMerrimac · 11 mi away0.37 MGD
- Billerica Wastewater Treatment FacilityBillerica · 11 mi away3.29 MGD
- Ipswich Wastewater Treatment PlantIpswich · 15 mi away0.65 MGD
- Newburyport Wastewater Treatment FacilityNewburyport · 15 mi away1.5 MGD
- Salisbury Wastewater Treatment FacilitySalisbury · 15 mi away0.73 MGD
- South Essex Wastewater Treatment PlantSalem · 18 mi away21.56 MGD
- Concord Wastewater Treatment FacilityConcord · 20 mi away0.82 MGD
Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility: frequently asked questions
What is the address of Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility?
The address on the plant’s EPA facility record is 240 Charles Street, North Andover, MA 01845, in Essex County. Its coordinates are 42.7163, -71.1294. For some plants the record holds the utility’s mailing address rather than the plant gate.
How much wastewater does Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility treat?
Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility treats an average of 22.41 MGD.
Has Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility been subject to EPA enforcement action?
EPA's enforcement records list 3 formal civil enforcement cases naming Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility, 0 since fiscal year 2020. The latest case reached its current status in January 2007 (judicial case, final order with penalty). Penalties assessed across the cases total $254,000. The full case history, with milestones, violation types and EPA's case summaries, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.
What treatment technology does Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility use?
Klarifi has identified 17 treatment structures and unit processes at the North Andover facility. The full treatment train, with exact unit counts, is shown in Klarifi with a free account.
What is the NPDES permit for Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility?
The facility discharges under NPDES permit MAL100447, currently effective, expiring December 2030.
Is Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility in compliance?
Discharge monitoring reports show 9 violations at Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility in the last three years, 9 of them effluent limit exceedances. The full history is available in Klarifi.
Are there capital improvement projects planned in North Andover, MA?
Yes. North Andover's capital improvement plan lists 16 water, sewer and wastewater projects worth $22M starting between 2026 and 2029. Line items and the people behind them are in Klarifi.
Who operates Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility and how do I contact them?
Greater Lawrence Wastewater Treatment Facility is a publicly owned treatment works in North Andover, Massachusetts. Klarifi lists 2 verified decision-maker contacts for this facility, available with a free trial.
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