Overview
Stephan D Purifoy WPCP in Stockbridge, Georgia, serves a population of 5,531. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, managing wastewater for this small agglomeration.
Stephan D Purifoy WPCP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Stockbridge, Georgia, within Henry County. Serving a population of 5,531, it is classified as a small-scale municipal plant. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are integral to the local community's sanitation infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which mandates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Its scale suggests it handles modest flows. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Ocmulgee River, part of the Altamaha River basin, which drains to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate nutrient and pathogen loading, preserving the ecological health of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Stephan D Purifoy WPCP is located at 100 North Lee Street, Stockbridge, Georgia, USA, in Henry County.
The plant serves a population of 5,531 people, classifying it as a small municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Ocmulgee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to regulate discharges.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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