Overview
JEFFERSON WPCP is a secondary treatment plant in Jefferson, Georgia, serving 1,409 people. It discharges 302.83 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,892.70 thousand cubic meters.
JEFFERSON WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,409 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 thousand cubic meters per year and an annual discharge volume of 302.83 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the broader watershed of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the area's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the broader watershed of the Oconee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and other species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Frequently asked questions
JEFFERSON WPCP is located in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves a population of 1,409 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Oconee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a municipal plant in the United States, JEFFERSON WPCP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
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