State proposes reissuing Clarkesville wastewater plant's river discharge permit

On October 2, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) issued a notice proposing to reissue the NPDES permit GA0032514 for the City of Clarkesville Water Pollution Control Plant in Habersham County. The notice states that up to 0.75 MGD of treated effluent would be discharged into the Soque River. The record shows only a proposal; no decision has been recorded.