Overview
Macon POPLAR STREET WPCP serves approximately 86,782 people in Macon, Georgia. The plant discharges into local waterways as part of the Ocmulgee River basin.
Macon POPLAR STREET WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility serving the city of Macon, Georgia, United States. With a population served of approximately 86,782, it is a medium-to-large agglomeration under U. S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is located in Bibb County, inland from the coast, and treats municipal wastewater from the Macon area. As a U. S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge limits and monitoring requirements. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ocmulgee River, which flows south to join the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Ocmulgee River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Georgia. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ocmulgee River, a major tributary of the Altamaha River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Ocmulgee River basin supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Downstream, the Altamaha River is one of the largest free-flowing rivers on the U. S. East Coast, with extensive floodplains and wetlands that are ecologically sensitive. Protecting water quality in this system is essential for maintaining regional biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Macon POPLAR STREET WPCP is located in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the Macon area.
The plant serves approximately 86,782 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under U. S. wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ocmulgee River, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U. S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. These permits set discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often with additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The specific treatment processes depend on the NPDES permit requirements.
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