Dawson Forest WRF - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Forsyth County, Georgia

Dawson Forest WRF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents, operating as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the foothills of the Appalachian region places it within a network of water management systems that protect local water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level of purification that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 8,517.15 cubic meters per day and an actual discharge volume of 946.35 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent from Dawson Forest WRF is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River system. This river system flows into the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River and Mobile Bay. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and ensuring water quality for recreational and ecological uses.

The plant discharges into the Etowah River basin, part of the larger Coosa River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. The region's moderate climate and forested terrain contribute to seasonal flow variations, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.