Overview
SUMMERVILLE STP serves Summerville, Georgia, treating wastewater for approximately 5,669 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets environmental standards.
SUMMERVILLE STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States. It serves a population of approximately 5,669 residents, typical of a small community facility in the southeastern U.S. As a U.S. plant, SUMMERVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, meeting EPA requirements for biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Coosa River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama River system. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Coosa River watershed, a biologically diverse system that supports species such as the Alabama sturgeon and various freshwater mussels. The Coosa River flows into the Alabama River, ultimately reaching Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining regional aquatic biodiversity and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SUMMERVILLE STP is located at 47 Red Oak Court, Summerville, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States.
SUMMERVILLE STP serves a population of approximately 5,669 residents in Summerville and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Coosa River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, SUMMERVILLE STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS.
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