Overview
Madison South wastewater treatment plant serves 2,233 residents in Madison, Georgia, USA. The facility discharges into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
Madison South is a wastewater treatment plant located on Four Lakes Drive in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia. It serves a population of approximately 2,233 people, placing it in the small community category. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and operates under the jurisdiction of the United States environmental regulations. As a small-scale facility, Madison South is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment processes for plants of this size typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet state and federal effluent standards. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the community served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oconee River basin. This river system flows through central Georgia and contributes to the Altamaha River, one of the largest river systems on the US East Coast. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities and agriculture in the region.
Environmental context
Madison South discharges into the Oconee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's operations are regulated to protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Madison South is located on Four Lakes Drive in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,233 residents in the Madison area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Oconee River basin and eventually the Altamaha River.
As a US facility, Madison South operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting by the state of Georgia.
Small plants like Madison South typically use primary and secondary treatment processes to meet EPA and state effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving water bodies.
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