Overview
Social Circle Little River WPCP serves 2,213 people in Social Circle, Georgia. The plant discharges into the Little River watershed, part of the broader Oconee River basin.
Social Circle Little River WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,213 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it 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. For small communities like Social Circle, treatment commonly involves secondary treatment processes to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant discharges into the Little River, a tributary of the Alcovy River, which flows into the Oconee River and ultimately reaches the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Oconee River basin's diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Little River, a tributary of the Alcovy River within the Oconee River basin. The Oconee River flows southeast to join the Ocmulgee River, forming the Altamaha River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater fish and mussels, and provides important habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Vine Circle in Social Circle, Walton County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,213 residents in the Social Circle area.
The plant discharges into the Little River, which is part of the Alcovy River and Oconee River watershed.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
Small plants serving around 2,200 people typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA and state standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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