Gibson WPCP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gibson, Georgia

Gibson WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Usry Street in Gibson, Glascock County, Georgia. The facility serves a small population of 782 residents and operates with a designed capacity of 794.93 cubic meters per day, with a discharge volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are permitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Treated effluent from Gibson WPCP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Savannah River basin. The Savannah River flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities and industries in the region.

Gibson WPCP discharges into tributaries of the Savannah River, which flows through Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The river supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.