NORWOOD LAS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Warren County, Georgia

NORWOOD LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Warren County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 238 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small facilities in the US. Its designed capacity is 189.27 million gallons, with an actual discharge volume of 117.35 million gallons, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or creek within the Savannah River basin. The Savannah River flows southeast into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the watershed.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Savannah River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Savannah River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory species. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality, though nutrient removal may be limited compared to advanced treatment. The surrounding area is rural, with agriculture and forestry as primary land uses, which can influence runoff and water quality.