Overview
METTER LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Metter, Georgia, serving a population of 3,350. The plant discharges into local waterways and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
METTER LAS is a wastewater treatment plant located on Lessie Street in Metter, Candler County, Georgia. It serves a population of approximately 3,350 residents, classifying it as a small municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, METTER LAS operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Ogeechee River basin, which flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean. The Ogeechee River supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ogeechee River, which flows through Georgia's coastal plain before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Ossabaw Sound. The Ogeechee basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory fish. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, with extensive floodplain forests and wetlands that provide critical habitat.
Frequently asked questions
METTER LAS is located on Lessie Street in Metter, Candler County, Georgia, United States.
METTER LAS serves a population of approximately 3,350 people in the Metter area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Ogeechee River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, METTER LAS operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Small municipal plants in Georgia typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal standards.
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