Overview
MC RAE GUM SWAMP CREEK wastewater treatment plant serves Montgomery County, Georgia, USA. It handles a population of 4,339 and operates under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
MC RAE GUM SWAMP CREEK is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,339 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment system within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge to surface waters. For small communities like this, typical treatment involves secondary biological processes to meet effluent limits set by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local stream or creek within the Altamaha River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this coastal plain region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Altamaha River watershed, which drains a large portion of central Georgia. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Oconee or Ocmulgee River, which converge to form the Altamaha River. The Altamaha River empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia, supporting diverse estuarine and coastal ecosystems. The facility's discharge must meet state and federal standards to protect these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Red Hill Road in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States, near the town of Mount Vernon.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,339 people in Montgomery County and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Altamaha River basin, likely a tributary of the Oconee or Ocmulgee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Small plants in Georgia typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet state and federal discharge standards.
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