Overview
Paulding County LAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Paulding County, Georgia, serving approximately 5,500 residents. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Paulding County LAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paulding County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,500 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal treatment plant within the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment or advanced technologies to meet state and federal effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Etowah River basin, which ultimately drains into the Coosa River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Etowah River, part of the Coosa River basin that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several native fish species and mussels. The region's clay soils and rolling terrain influence runoff patterns, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and sedimentation in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Paulding County LAS is located at 2676 Mount Tabor Church Road, Paulding County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,500 residents in the Paulding County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Etowah River basin, which flows to the Coosa River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Paulding County LAS operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Georgia typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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