Fort Stewart WPCF - Hinesville, Georgia Wastewater Treatment Plant

Fort Stewart Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It serves a population of approximately 55,424, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for US facilities. The plant is situated near the coast of Georgia, within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic Ocean. As a US facility, Fort Stewart WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act, regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, which is typical for a community of this size. Treatment processes at such facilities generally include primary and secondary treatment, with possible disinfection before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ogeechee River or nearby coastal estuaries. These waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish, and are important for regional ecology and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the coastal watershed of Georgia.

Fort Stewart WPCF discharges into the coastal watershed of southeastern Georgia, ultimately draining into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters are part of the Ogeechee River basin or nearby tidal creeks, which support estuarine habitats and diverse aquatic species. These ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and protect downstream marine environments.