Overview
Kingsland WPCP serves Catfish Acres, Georgia, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day. The plant treats wastewater for a population of 2,009 under US EPA Clean Water Act regulations.
Kingsland WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Catfish Acres, Camden County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,009 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a small-scale treatment operation. As a US-based plant, Kingsland WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to meet effluent limitations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal rivers and estuaries of southeastern Georgia. The surrounding area includes sensitive tidal creeks and marshlands that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the coastal watershed of Camden County, flowing through tidal creeks and marshes before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. These estuarine environments are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish nurseries, shellfish beds, and migratory waterfowl. The region's flat terrain and high water table make groundwater and surface water interactions particularly important for local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Kingsland WPCP is located on Ocean Highway in Catfish Acres, Camden County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,009 residents in the Catfish Acres area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal watershed, which flows through tidal creeks and marshes to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, Kingsland WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For small agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is standard to meet EPA effluent guidelines, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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