Statesboro WPCP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Statesboro, Georgia

Statesboro WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 349 Langston Chapel Road in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. Serving a population of about 24,342, the plant is part of the city's essential water infrastructure. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for advanced treatment depending on local requirements. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ogeechee River basin, which flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The Ogeechee River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in coastal Georgia. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.

The plant discharges into the Ogeechee River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ogeechee River estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory fish. The river's health is vital for downstream ecosystems, including tidal marshes and coastal wetlands near Ossabaw Sound.