Overview
Chatsworth WPCP serves approximately 2,984 people in Chatsworth, Georgia. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local waterways.
Chatsworth WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chatsworth, Murray County, Georgia. Serving a population of roughly 2,984, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this small community. Under the U.S. 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 permit, issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, sets effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving stream. The plant's treated effluent discharges into a tributary of the Conasauga River, which flows into the Coosa River system and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River. The Conasauga River supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Conasauga River, part of the Coosa River basin that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Conasauga River is known for its high aquatic biodiversity, supporting numerous fish and mussel species. Downstream, the river flows through the Ridge and Valley ecoregion, where water quality is critical for both ecological integrity and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
Chatsworth WPCP is located on Judson Vick Drive in Chatsworth, Murray County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,984 people in the Chatsworth area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Conasauga River, which flows into the Coosa River system and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the Clean Water Act, Chatsworth WPCP operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving stream.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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