Overview
Withlacoochee STP serves approximately 46,566 people in Lowndes County, Georgia, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Withlacoochee STP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It serves an estimated population of 46,566, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for U.S. facilities. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are integral to the region's water management. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving water bodies. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with these regulatory requirements. The treated effluent from Withlacoochee STP discharges into the Withlacoochee River, which flows through southern Georgia and northern Florida before joining the Suwannee River. The Suwannee River ultimately empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The Withlacoochee River receives treated effluent from the plant and flows southward into the Suwannee River, which discharges into the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that rely on clean water for spawning and habitat. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality in the Suwannee River Basin, which is known for its spring-fed rivers and diverse ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Withlacoochee STP is located on Wetherington Lane in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States, near the city of Valdosta.
The plant serves approximately 46,566 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from Withlacoochee STP is discharged into the Withlacoochee River, which flows into the Suwannee River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Withlacoochee STP operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to regulate discharges and protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines under the Clean Water Act.
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