Crawfordville WPCP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Crawfordville, Georgia

Crawfordville WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Broad Street in Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, Georgia. The plant serves a small population of 820 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 378.54 megaliters per year and an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, it operates well below its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the plant must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ogeechee River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and ensuring compliance with Georgia's water quality standards.

The plant discharges into small creeks that flow into the Ogeechee River, a major blackwater river in Georgia that empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Ossabaw Sound. The Ogeechee basin supports diverse fish populations and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems from excessive algal growth.