Overview
HAMPTON WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Henry County, Georgia, serving a population of 2,009. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
HAMPTON WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Woolsey Road in Henry County, Georgia, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 2,009 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. As a facility in the southeastern United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. However, for a facility serving a population of this size, typical treatment includes secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by federal and state regulations. The plant's design and operation align with standards for small to medium agglomerations, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from HAMPTON WPCP is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important ecosystem services, including water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ocmulgee River basin, a major tributary of the Altamaha River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and floodplains, and is home to species such as the Altamaha shiner and robust redhorse. The area's ecology benefits from maintained water quality through regulated wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
HAMPTON WPCP is located on Woolsey Road in Henry County, Georgia, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 2,009 residents, typical of a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA and state effluent limits.
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