Overview
GRANTVILLE WPCP NO 1 is a secondary treatment plant in Pike County, Georgia, serving 328 people. It discharges 567.81 units of treated wastewater daily.
GRANTVILLE WPCP NO 1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pike County, Georgia, United States. It serves a small population of 328 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 567.81 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Flint River basin and then to the Apalachicola River, supporting downstream ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Flint River watershed, which flows through southwestern Georgia into the Apalachicola River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
GRANTVILLE WPCP NO 1 is located in Pike County, Georgia, United States, near the town of Grantville.
The plant serves a population of 328 people, typical for a small rural community in Georgia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Flint River watershed, which flows to the Apalachicola River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal plants.
For small populations like 328, secondary treatment is standard. This includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA requirements.
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