Overview
OCILLA LAS wastewater treatment plant serves Ocilla, Georgia, USA, with a population of 4,325. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
OCILLA LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Sly Hill Road in Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia. It serves a population of approximately 4,325 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US facilities. As a US plant, OCILLA LAS operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Facilities of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with NPDES permits governing discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway within the Alapaha River basin, which flows south into the Suwannee River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in southern Georgia, within the Alapaha River watershed. Treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Alapaha River, which flows into the Suwannee River and discharges to the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse freshwater and estuarine habitats, including important fisheries and migratory bird corridors.
Frequently asked questions
OCILLA LAS is located on Sly Hill Road in Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, United States.
OCILLA LAS serves approximately 4,325 residents in the Ocilla area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent to a local waterway within the Alapaha River basin, which flows to the Suwannee River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US plant, OCILLA LAS operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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