Overview
Warner Robins Ocmulgee River wastewater plant serves approximately 24,500 people in Warner Robins, Georgia, USA. The facility discharges into the Ocmulgee River, a key tributary of the Altamaha River basin.
The Warner Robins Ocmulgee River wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia, United States. It serves a population of about 24,523 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based plant, it 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 a plant serving this population, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. The plant discharges into the Ocmulgee River, which flows southeast to join the Oconee River, forming the Altamaha River. The Altamaha River is one of the largest free-flowing rivers on the US East Coast, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ocmulgee River, a major tributary of the Altamaha River basin. The Altamaha River flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia, supporting extensive estuarine habitats. The watershed is home to several rare and endemic species, including the Altamaha shiner and the robust redhorse sucker. Maintaining low nutrient loads is essential to prevent algal blooms and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Warner Robins, Houston County, Georgia, United States, near the Ocmulgee River.
The plant serves approximately 24,523 residents in the Warner Robins area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ocmulgee River, which flows into the Altamaha River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, typically mandating secondary treatment.
Plants of this size in Georgia generally employ secondary treatment, often with additional nutrient removal to protect downstream water quality in sensitive basins like the Altamaha.
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