Decatur County Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lynn, Georgia

The Decatur County wastewater treatment plant is located in Lynn, Georgia, within Decatur County. It serves a population of approximately 2,200 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,678.10 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 757.08 cubic meters per day, indicating significant available capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Apalachicola River system. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse fish and wildlife populations. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in these receiving waters, which are important for both ecological health and regional water resources.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Flint River, a major tributary of the Apalachicola River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The Apalachicola River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that rely on good water quality for habitat and recreational uses.