Overview
MILLEN WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Millen, Georgia, USA. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,830.
MILLEN WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Millen, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,830 residents in the Jenkins County area. As a small-scale treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The treated effluent from MILLEN WPCP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Savannah River basin. The Savannah River flows southeast into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the local watershed.
Environmental context
The MILLEN WPCP discharges into tributaries of the Savannah River, which flows through Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The Savannah River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory fish. Proper treatment at the plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
MILLEN WPCP is located in Millen, Georgia, United States, at 353 Statesboro Road, Millen, Jenkins County.
MILLEN WPCP serves a population of approximately 3,830 residents in the Millen area.
MILLEN WPCP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Savannah River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
MILLEN WPCP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to regulate its discharges.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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