Overview
Cairo WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,053 people in Cairo, Georgia, USA. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Cairo WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 3rd Street Southwest in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia. The plant serves a population of around 10,053 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, Cairo WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Facilities of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits governing discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ochlockonee River basin. The Ochlockonee River flows southward through Georgia and Florida, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation.
Environmental context
Cairo WPCP discharges into the Ochlockonee River basin, which drains southward through Georgia and Florida into the Gulf of Mexico. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to minimize nutrient and pollutant loading, helping to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Cairo WPCP is located at 3rd Street Southwest in Cairo, Grady County, Georgia, United States.
Cairo WPCP serves approximately 10,053 people in the Cairo, Georgia area.
Cairo WPCP discharges treated wastewater into the Ochlockonee River basin, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico.
Cairo WPCP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
In the United States, wastewater treatment plants serving around 10,000 people typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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