Overview
MUD CR WPCP serves Lowndes County, Georgia, treating wastewater for approximately 22,307 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
MUD CR WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Water Plant Road in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of about 22,307 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, MUD CR WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits specify effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other parameters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that is part of the Suwannee River Basin, which flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes freshwater wetlands and coastal estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Suwannee River Basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico via the Suwannee River. This watershed supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including freshwater marshes and coastal estuaries that provide critical nursery grounds for fish and shellfish. The region's subtropical climate and flat terrain contribute to slow-moving watercourses that can be vulnerable to nutrient enrichment from wastewater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
MUD CR WPCP is located on Water Plant Road in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States, with coordinates 30.802 N, 83.226 W.
The plant serves approximately 22,307 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Suwannee River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, MUD CR WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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