Overview
BRUNSWICK WTP serves 40,516 people in Brunswick, Georgia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
BRUNSWICK WTP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving a population of approximately 40,516. The facility is situated in Glynn County, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As a municipal plant, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the Brunswick area. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not fully specified in available data. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a medium-sized facility. The plant's discharge likely flows into the Turtle River or nearby coastal waters, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports estuarine habitats and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational waters along the Georgia coast.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Turtle River or a tributary of the Brunswick River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes salt marshes and estuarine habitats that support fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this coastal zone is critical for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
BRUNSWICK WTP is located at 2801 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 40,516 people in Brunswick and surrounding areas.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Turtle River or nearby coastal waters, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US plant, BRUNSWICK WTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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