Overview
Toccoa Creek WPCP serves approximately 3,164 residents in Toccoa, Georgia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting downstream water quality in the Savannah River basin.
Toccoa Creek WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia. The plant serves a population of about 3,164 people, making it a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. For small communities like Toccoa, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into Toccoa Creek, a tributary of the Savannah River system. The Savannah River ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
Toccoa Creek WPCP discharges into Toccoa Creek, which flows into the Savannah River basin. The Savannah River is a major waterway in the southeastern United States, emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Downstream ecosystems rely on consistent water quality, making effective treatment essential for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Toccoa Creek WPCP is located at 500 Scenic Drive in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,164 residents in the Toccoa area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Toccoa Creek, which flows into the Savannah River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Toccoa Creek WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
For small communities in Georgia, secondary treatment is standard under NPDES permits to meet water quality standards before discharge into surface waters.
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