Overview
WRIGHTSVILLE WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,300 people in Wrightsville, Georgia, United States. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
WRIGHTSVILLE WPCP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Shurwood Drive in Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,300 residents, placing it in the small community category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, WRIGHTSVILLE WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Oconee River basin, which ultimately drains to the Altamaha River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this region of Georgia.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Oconee River watershed, which flows into the Altamaha River, one of the largest free-flowing rivers on the US East Coast. The Altamaha River supports diverse aquatic life, including several species of freshwater mussels and fish, and its estuary provides critical nursery habitat for marine species. Protecting water quality in this system is essential for maintaining ecological health and downstream coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
WRIGHTSVILLE WPCP is located on Shurwood Drive in Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,300 residents in the Wrightsville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Oconee River basin, which flows to the Altamaha River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, WRIGHTSVILLE WPCP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Small municipal plants in Georgia typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal effluent limits before discharge.
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