Overview
Macon Rocky Creek WPCP serves approximately 63,000 residents in Macon, Georgia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Ocmulgee River basin.
Macon Rocky Creek WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, serving a population of about 63,059. The plant is part of the city's wastewater infrastructure, managing effluent from residential and commercial sources. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent flows into Rocky Creek, a tributary of the Ocmulgee River, which ultimately drains into the Altamaha River and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Ocmulgee River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Rocky Creek, which flows into the Ocmulgee River, part of the Altamaha River basin that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. Downstream ecosystems include floodplain forests and wetlands that provide critical habitat.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, United States, near Rocky Creek.
The plant serves approximately 63,059 residents in the Macon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Rocky Creek, which flows into the Ocmulgee River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive watersheds.
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