Overview
TIGNAL WPCP is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Tignall, Georgia, USA. It treats wastewater for a population of 711 with a design capacity of 473.18 cubic meters per day.
TIGNAL WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Jane Hill Road in Tignall, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 711 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the town. The plant operates at secondary treatment level, which is the minimum standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a design capacity of 473.18 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 302.83 cubic meters per day, the plant operates below its designed capacity, indicating adequate headroom for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Savannah River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
TIGNAL WPCP discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Savannah River system, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting aquatic life in the receiving waters. The surrounding area is predominantly rural, with agriculture and forestry land uses that can contribute non-point source pollution.
Frequently asked questions
TIGNAL WPCP is located on Jane Hill Road in Tignall, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves a population of 711 residents in the Tignall area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Savannah River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, TIGNAL WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For small communities like Tignall, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which effectively removes biodegradable organics and suspended solids.
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