Overview
BRASELTON LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Braselton, Georgia, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,565 residents and discharges into local waterways.
BRASELTON LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Braselton, Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,565 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based plant, BRASELTON LAS operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the broader watershed draining toward the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses of local water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Oconee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
BRASELTON LAS is located in Braselton, Jackson County, Georgia, United States, along GA 124.
The plant serves approximately 5,565 residents in the Braselton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Oconee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US plant, BRASELTON LAS operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), typically enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For small-to-medium agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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