Crawford WPCP 1 East - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Crawford, Georgia

Crawford WPCP 1 East is a wastewater treatment plant located in Crawford, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 138 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 113.56 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 75.71 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates below its capacity. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a creek or stream within the Broad River watershed, which flows into the Savannah River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this inland region of Georgia.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Broad River basin, which flows into the Savannah River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This inland watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. The secondary treatment process reduces pollutants to levels that protect the receiving stream's ecological health.