MAYSVILLE WPCP - Maysville, Georgia Wastewater Treatment Plant

MAYSVILLE WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Maysville, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 649 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US. Its designed capacity is 454.25 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 227.13 million gallons per year, indicating it operates well below capacity. The facility is managed as part of the local municipal infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Savannah River basin, which ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically diverse region, supporting aquatic habitats and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Savannah River basin, which flows through Georgia and South Carolina before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes diverse aquatic ecosystems that support fish, amphibians, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is important for maintaining ecological balance and recreational activities such as fishing and boating.