Overview
Cochran WWTP serves approximately 7,400 residents in Cochran, Georgia. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Cochran WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia. The plant serves a population of about 7,411, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. These permits set effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into receiving waters within the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting local streams and downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
Cochran WWTP discharges into the Ocmulgee River basin, part of the larger Altamaha River watershed that drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The Altamaha River supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. Downstream areas include ecologically sensitive floodplains and wetlands that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Cochran WWTP is located on Rec Department Drive in Cochran, Bleckley County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,411 residents in the city of Cochran and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into receiving waters within the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Cochran WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division that set effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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