Overview
TENNILLE WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,957 people in Tennille, Georgia, United States. The facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Oconee River basin.
TENNILLE WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Taylor Street in Tennille, Washington County, Georgia. It serves a population of approximately 1,957 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. As a plant in the United States, TENNILLE WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. These permits set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. For small communities like Tennille, treatment typically involves secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Oconee River watershed, ultimately reaching the Altamaha River and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and ensuring compliance with Georgia's water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Oconee River, which flows into the Altamaha River and then the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's humid subtropical climate and agricultural land use influence runoff patterns, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
TENNILLE WPCP is located on Taylor Street in Tennille, Washington County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,957 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Oconee River watershed, part of the Altamaha River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
Small plants like TENNILLE WPCP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards.
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