Overview
ODUM LAS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Wayne County, Georgia, serving a small population of 388. It discharges 170.34 units of treated effluent daily and operates under U.S. EPA and Georgia EPD regulations.
ODUM LAS is a wastewater treatment facility located on Humpback Road in Wayne County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a small population of 388 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 283.91 units and a current discharge volume of 170.34 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. As a U.S. plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from ODUM LAS is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Altamaha River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that includes coastal marshes and estuaries, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Altamaha River, one of the largest river systems on the U.S. East Coast, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia. The Altamaha River basin supports a rich diversity of fish, mussels, and migratory birds, and its estuary provides critical nursery habitat for marine species. Proper wastewater treatment is vital to maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ODUM LAS is located on Humpback Road in Wayne County, Georgia, United States.
ODUM LAS serves a population of 388 people, indicating a small community wastewater system.
ODUM LAS discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Altamaha River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. plant, ODUM LAS operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
For small populations like 388, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Many such facilities use lagoon systems or package plants, though specific processes vary by site.
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