Overview
Ringgold WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 1,855 people in Floyd County, Georgia, United States. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Ringgold WPCP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Floyd County, Georgia, serving a population of approximately 1,855 residents. The facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities in the region. As a US-based plant, Ringgold WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For small agglomerations serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Coosa River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Ringgold WPCP discharges into the Coosa River basin, which flows through Georgia and Alabama before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The facility's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Ringgold WPCP is located in Floyd County, Georgia, United States, at coordinates 34.555000, -85.070000.
Ringgold WPCP serves a population of approximately 1,855 people.
Ringgold WPCP discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Coosa River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Ringgold WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet water quality standards.
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