Overview
Savannah Travis Field WPCP in Chatham County, Georgia serves a small population of 2,434. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with NPDES permitting.
Savannah Travis Field WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility located on Seagate Road in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It serves a small population of 2,434 residents, classifying it as a minor municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent limitations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Savannah River estuary. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and coastal water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savannah River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. The estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this coastal watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Seagate Road in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,434 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Savannah River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For small municipal plants in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards under the Clean Water Act.
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