Overview
MONROE JACK S CREEK WPCP serves Good Hope, Georgia, treating wastewater for approximately 14,480 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
MONROE JACK S CREEK WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Good Hope, Georgia, within Walton County. Serving a population of around 14,480, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural to suburban setting. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's design and operation must meet state and federal effluent guidelines to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Oconee River basin, eventually reaching the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Oconee River watershed, which flows into the Altamaha River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species dependent on clean water. The region's clay soils and rolling terrain influence runoff patterns, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and sedimentation in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2302 GA 83, Good Hope, Walton County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,480 residents in the Good Hope area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Oconee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this size in Georgia typically provide secondary treatment, meeting EPA effluent guidelines for BOD, TSS, and nutrients to protect receiving waters.
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