FULTON CO CAMP CREEK WPCP - Douglas County, Georgia Wastewater Treatment Plant

FULTON CO CAMP CREEK WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Douglas County, Georgia, United States. It serves a population of approximately 73,506 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for US facilities. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For a plant serving over 70,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential for additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges into the Camp Creek watershed, which flows into the Chattahoochee River. The Chattahoochee is a major water source for the Atlanta metropolitan area and ultimately drains to the Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into Camp Creek, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River. The Chattahoochee River flows through Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, eventually reaching Apalachicola Bay, an ecologically sensitive estuary supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this critical watershed, which supplies drinking water to millions and supports recreational activities.