Overview
Washington WPCP serves approximately 4,549 people in Washington, Georgia. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Georgia EPD regulations.
Washington WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Andrew Drive in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia. It serves a population of about 4,549 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. 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 (EPD). For plants serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local streams that flow into the Savannah River Basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
Washington WPCP discharges into tributaries of the Savannah River Basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Maintaining nutrient and pathogen removal is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Washington WPCP is located on Andrew Drive in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, United States.
Washington WPCP serves approximately 4,549 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium municipal wastewater treatment plant.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Savannah River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Washington WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some may also incorporate disinfection and nutrient removal depending on permit requirements.
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