Overview
PERRY WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Perry, Georgia, USA. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,621 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
PERRY WPCF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Perry, Georgia, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,621 residents in the Houston County area, operating as part of the city's public works infrastructure. As a plant serving a smaller community, PERRY WPCF is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Under this regulatory framework, municipal wastewater treatment plants must meet secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological treatment processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ocmulgee River basin and then to the Altamaha River, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ocmulgee River watershed, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
PERRY WPCF is located in Perry, Houston County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves the city's municipal wastewater needs.
PERRY WPCF serves approximately 9,621 residents in the Perry area, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Ocmulgee River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Altamaha River.
As a U.S. municipal plant, PERRY WPCF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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