Madison North Wastewater Treatment Plant, Morgan County, Georgia

Madison North is a wastewater treatment plant located in Morgan County, Georgia, United States. It serves a small population of 1,116 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the local community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. It has a designed capacity of 529.96 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges 454.25 thousand gallons per day. As a municipal facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Oconee River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Oconee River, which flows through central Georgia before joining the Ocmulgee River to form the Altamaha River, one of the largest free-flowing rivers on the US East Coast. The Altamaha River empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway.