Overview
ADEL WPCP 1 is a wastewater treatment plant in Cook County, Georgia, serving approximately 5,563 people. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
ADEL WPCP 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cook County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a population of about 5,563 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. Its location in southern Georgia places it within the Suwannee River Basin, a region characterized by rural and agricultural land use. As a U.S. facility, ADEL WPCP 1 operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment plants to meet specific effluent limits based on the receiving water body's designated uses. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though advanced treatment may be required if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or tributary within the Suwannee River Basin, which flows southward into the Okefenokee Swamp and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
ADEL WPCP 1 discharges into the Suwannee River Basin, which drains through the Okefenokee Swamp and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats, including wetlands and blackwater rivers. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream aquatic life and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
ADEL WPCP 1 is located in Cook County, Georgia, United States, near the city of Adel. Its coordinates are approximately 31.12 N, 83.39 W.
ADEL WPCP 1 serves a population of about 5,563 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Suwannee River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
ADEL WPCP 1 operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, specifically the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. This requires the plant to meet effluent limits designed to protect the receiving water body's designated uses.
For plants of this scale in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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