Overview
Gum Creek WPCP in Cordele, Georgia serves approximately 14,381 people. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.
Gum Creek WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a population of around 14,381, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, Gum Creek WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available in this record. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Suwannee River Basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a broader ecosystem that includes wetlands and floodplains important for water quality and wildlife habitat.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Suwannee River Basin, which flows through southern Georgia and northern Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species dependent on clean water. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Okefenokee Swamp region, which relies on good water quality for its unique biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Gum Creek WPCP is located in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,381 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Suwannee River Basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Gum Creek WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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