Overview
HAHIRA WTF is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hahira, Georgia, United States. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 2,696 residents.
HAHIRA WTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a population of about 2,696 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community in southern Georgia. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, HAHIRA WTF operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Facilities of this size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards, ensuring that discharged water protects local water quality. The plant's design and operation align with state and federal guidelines for small agglomerations. The treated effluent from HAHIRA WTF is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Suwannee River Basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the ecological health of nearby streams and the broader watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
HAHIRA WTF discharges into tributaries of the Suwannee River Basin, which flows through southern Georgia and northern Florida before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including species of freshwater fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in the sensitive karst terrain of the region, where groundwater and surface water are closely connected.
Frequently asked questions
HAHIRA WTF is located on Wright Street in Hahira, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States.
HAHIRA WTF serves a population of approximately 2,696 residents in the Hahira area.
The treated effluent from HAHIRA WTF is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Suwannee River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
HAHIRA WTF operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Small plants like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
In the United States, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of about 2,700 typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet Clean Water Act requirements.
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