Overview
Loganville wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,090 residents in Loganville, Georgia, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
The Loganville wastewater treatment plant is located in Loganville, Georgia, within Walton County. It serves a population of about 9,090 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal facility in the southeastern United States. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Alcovy River, a tributary of the Ocmulgee River, which flows into the Altamaha River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Ocmulgee River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Alcovy River watershed, part of the larger Ocmulgee River basin that drains to the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, which is important for both local biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Loganville, Georgia, United States, in Walton County near Bay Creek Landing.
The plant serves approximately 9,090 residents in the Loganville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Alcovy River, part of the Ocmulgee River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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