Overview
Oconee County Rocky Branch WPCP in Bogart, Georgia, serves 1,100 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges 378.54 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Oconee County Rocky Branch WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Bogart, Georgia, within the Oconee County region. Designed to serve a population of 1,100, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. With a designed capacity of 757.08 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the facility is operating at about half its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Oconee River and eventually the Altamaha River, one of Georgia's major river systems. This river supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oconee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Altamaha River is a critical habitat for several fish species and supports extensive wetlands that filter pollutants and provide flood control. The advanced treatment at this plant helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1081 Rocky Branch Road, Bogart, Georgia, USA, near North Oconee High School.
The plant serves a population of 1,100 people in the Oconee County area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Oconee River and eventually the Altamaha River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
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