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EPD proposes reissuing wastewater discharge permit for Clarkesville plant

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is considering renewing the permit that lets Clarkesville's Water Pollution Control Plant discharge treated wastewater into the Soque River.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked November 14, 2026
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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has proposed reissuing the NPDES permit for the City of Clarkesville's Water Pollution Control Plant in Habersham County. The plant discharges up to 0.75 MGD of treated effluent into the Soque River.

SourcesPublic Notice 10022026_IM.pdf

A second public notice on the same permit reissuance was posted days later, again covering the Clarkesville facility's discharge to the Soque River at up to 0.75 MGD.

SourcesPublic Notice: Notice of Application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit to Discharge Treated Wastewater into the Waters of the State of Georgia No. 2026-19ML

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NPDES permit reissuance for City of Clarkesville's Clarkesville Water Pollution Control Plant discharging to the Soque River

Up to 0.75 MGD treated effluent is discharged into Soque River.

Appeared on agenda
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Reissue NPDES permit for City of Clarkesville Water Pollution Control Plant (Habersham County), discharging to Soque River

Up to 0.75 MGD treated effluent is discharged into Soque River.

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