EPD Considering Brooks County NPDES and LAS Permit Changes
By Carol A. Gasser Moore
SOUTH GEORGIA – Brooks County is one of eight Georgia counties being considered for permit changes. The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has reviewed applications and is considering the issuance, modification, or termination of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Land Application System (LAS), and/or Pretreatment permits, Sludge Management Plans, and/or Industrial Pretreatment Programs to the following applicants, subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions.
NPDES, LAS, and Pretreatment permits are valid for a maximum of five years. A new application must be submitted 180 days prior to the expiration date of the existing permit, evaluated by EPD, and the draft permit be placed on public noticed for a prescribed period of time.
For proposed new or expanded NPDES point source discharge permits, an antidegradation analysis is conducted. The analysis evaluates whether allowing lower water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters are located. In all cases, existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing designated use is maintained and protected.
All municipalities must be in compliance with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) in order to receive a permit.
EPD issues permits in compliance with the governing regulations and is not involved in local zoning, land use, or property value issues. The issuance or modification of a permit, plan or program does not authorize the facility to violate local ordinances. Please contact your local county or municipal officials for questions or concerns on these issues.
Individual draft permits, applications, supporting documents, and fact sheets are available on EPD’s website accessible through the publicly available Georgia EPD Online System (GEOS). A direct link to the draft permit and fact sheet is listed below the individual notice.
For General permits, the draft permit, notice of intent, fact sheet, and supporting documents are accessible through the EPD Watershed Protection Branch Permit and Public Comments Clearinghouse website at the following address: https://epd.georgia.gov/forms-and-permits/watershed-protection-branch-forms-permits/watershed-protection-branch-permit-and
For Industrial Pretreatment Programs, new or modified program documents may be available on EPD’s website accessible through the Watershed Protection Branch Permit and Public Comments Clearinghouse website at the following address: https://epd.georgia.gov/forms-and-permits/watershed-protection-branch-forms-permits/watershed-protection-branch-permit-and
Directions on how to comment on a proposed action, comment deadlines, and obtain copies of permit files
Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed permit determinations are invited to submit same in writing to the EPD address below or via e-mail at EPDcomments@dnr.ga.gov, no later than February 16, 2023 (30-day notice period). In the case of Industrial Pretreatment Program Approvals and Modifications, comments are to be submitted to EPD no later than March 3, 2023 (45-day notice period). Please use the words “Public Notice No. 2023-01ML” and the name of the subject facility that you are commenting on in the subject line to ensure that your comments will be forwarded to the correct staff. All comments received prior to or on that date will be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the application. In the case of the permits which are on this notice for proposed modification, only those conditions subject to modification are open to public comment. A public hearing may be requested or additional information regarding public hearing procedures is available by writing to the EPD at 2 MLK Jr. Dr. S.W., 1152 East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
If the direct hyperlink provided is not functional, the permit application, supporting documents, fact sheet, and draft permit are available on EPD’s website, GEOS at the below address and specific directions to locate the documents can be found below.
Public Notice GEOS Instructions_Directions to Access the Georgia EPD Online System_July 2020.pdf
https://geos.epd.georgia.gov/GA/GEOS/Public/GovEnt/Shared/Pages/Main/Login.aspx
For additional wastewater permitting information, please contact the Wastewater Regulatory Program, phone (404) 463-1511
For additional information regarding industrial, UIC, CAFO, or pretreatment please contact Whitney Fenwick, Industrial Permitting Manager, at whitney.fenwick@dnr.ga.gov
For additional information regarding municipal, domestic wastewater, septage, pesticide, or GEFA please contact Benoit Causse, Municipal Permitting Manager, at benoit.causse@dnr.ga.gov
Please bring or attach this notice to the attention of interested persons.
Brooks County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930061
Facility Name: Brooksco Dairy, LLC
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 508, Quitman, Georgia 31643
Facility Address: 1981 Monument Church Road, Quitman, GA 31643
River Basin: Suwanee
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from Outfall 001 to McCracken Creek
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696445
GEOS Hyperlink:
Brooks County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930063
Facility Name: Southbrook Dairy, LLC
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 508, Quitman, Georgia 31643
Facility Address: 1961 Monument Church Road, Quitman, GA 31643
River Basin: Ochlockonee
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from Outfall 001 (30.709668, -83.687160) to an unnamed tributary in the Ochlockonee river basin.
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696397
GEOS Hyperlink:
Brooks County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930064
Facility Name: Westbrook Dairy, LLC
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 508, Quitman, Georgia 31643
Facility Address: 871 Son Wright Road, Dixie, Georgia 31629
River Basin: Suwannee
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from outfall 001 to Small Creek
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696417
GEOS Hyperlink:
Burke County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930065
Facility Name: Eberly Family Farm
Mailing Address: 490 Carpenter Lane, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
Facility Address: 490 Carpenter Lane, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
River Basin: Ogeechee
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from outfall 001 to small ditch
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 695818
GEOS Hyperlink:
Burke County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930067
Facility Name: Harmony Grove Dairy
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
Facility Address: 4097 Highway 80 W, Waynesboro, GA 30830
River Basin: Savannah
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from Outfall 001 (33.096561, -82.164935) to Reubens Branch in the Ogeechee River basin.
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696278
GEOS Hyperlink:
Chatham County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES Permit Reissuance
Permit No.: GA0020061
Facility Name: Tybee Island Water Pollution Control Plant
Mailing Address: P.O. box 2749 Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
Facility Address: 923 Bay Street Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
River Basin: Savannah
Receiving Water: Savannah River/Atlantic Ocean
Description: Up to 1.15 MGD of treated domestic wastewater is being discharged.
GEOS Submittal ID: 585798
GEOS Hyperlink:
Decatur County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930066
Facility Name: Providence Dairy
Mailing Address: 195 Cedar Grove Road, Climax, GA 39834
Facility Address: 195 Cedar Grove Road, Climax, GA 39834
River Basin: Ochlockonee
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from Outfall 001 (30.835698, -84.490464) to small ditch in the Ochlockonee River basin.
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696072
GEOS Hyperlink:
Dooly County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES Permit Reissuance
Permit No.: GA0038075
Facility Name: Pinehurst Water Pollution Control Plant
Mailing Address: P.O Box 118 Pinehurst, Georgia 31070
Facility Address: County Road 151, Pinehurst, Georgia 31070
River Basin: Ocmulgee
Receiving Water: South Prong Creek
Description: Up to 0.12 MGD of treated domestic wastewater is being discharged.
GEOS Submittal ID: 650815
GEOS Hyperlink:
Jackson County
EPD Notice Type: LAS Permit Reissuance
Permit No.: GAJ020230
Facility Name: City of Jefferson, I-85 North Water Pollution Control Plant
Mailing Address: 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia, 30549
Facility Address: 2586 Valentine Industrial Parkway, Jefferson, Georgia, 30549
River Basin: Oconee
Receiving Water: NA
Description: Up to 0.287 MGD of treated domestic wastewater is land applied to a dedicated site in Jackson County. The permit also includes effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for an expanded flow of 0.386 MGD.
GEOS Submittal ID: 686582
GEOS Hyperlink:
Jackson County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES Permit Issuance
Permit No.: GA0050330
Facility Name: City of Jefferson, I-85 Water Pollution Control Plant
Mailing Address: 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia, 30549
Facility Address: 1083 Concord Road, Jefferson, Georgia, 30549
River Basin: Oconee
Receiving Water: Opossum Creek
Description: Up to 1.0 MGD of treated domestic wastewater will be discharged to Opossum Creek. The permit also includes the monitoring requirements and effluent limitations for the land application of up to 0.287 MGD (Phase I) and 0.386 MGD (Phase II) of treated effluent on a dedicated site in Jackson County, which is currently authorized under LAS Permit No. GAJ020230. The LAS permit will be terminated when the City receives authorization to operate under the NPDES permit.
GEOS Submittal ID: 666342
GEOS Hyperlink:
Lee County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930068
Facility Name: Oak Hill Dairy
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 150, Leesburg, Georgia 31763
Facility Address: Oak Hill Dairy Road, Leesburg, Georgia 31763
River Basin: Flint
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from outfall 001 to an unnamed tributary in the Flint River Basin
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696322
GEOS Hyperlink:
Mitchell County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES General Permit Notice of Coverage and Nutrient Management Plan Approval
Permit No.: GAG930062
Facility Name: Pecan Grove Dairy
Mailing Address: 2620 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709
Facility Address: 2923 Jackson Dairy Road, Baconton GA 31716
River Basin: Flint
Receiving Water: Emergency discharge from Outfall 001 (31.360063, -84.117991) to an unnamed tributary in the Flint River Basin.
Description: The general permit authorizes categories of applicants to discharge process wastewater from Animal Feeding Operations to waters of the State, and to land apply wastewater under an approved Nutrient Management Plan.
GEOS Submittal ID: 696169
GEOS Hyperlink:
Richmond County
EPD Notice Type: NPDES Permit Reissuance
Permit No.: GA0002470
Facility Name: Covia Clay, LLC – Hephzibah Facility
Mailing Address: 2700 Forest Technology Blvd 100, Woodlands, Texas 77381
Facility Address: #1 Albion Road, Hephzibah, Georgia 30815
River Basin: Savannah
Receiving Water: Grindstone Branch
Description: Up to 1.28 MGD maximum of treated process wastewater from kaolin mining is discharged.
GEOS Submittal ID: 608948
GEOS Hyperlink:
Wayne County
EPD Notice Type: Industrial Pretreatment Permit Modification
Permit No.: GAP050357
Facility Name: EAM Corporation
Mailing Address: 2075 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545
Facility Address: 2075 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545
River Basin: Altamaha
Receiving Water: None ( Discharge to City of Jesup Wastewater Treatment Plant, Permit No. GA0026000)
Description: A maximum of 0.045 MGD of pretreated scrubber, process, and equipment cleanup
wastewater from outfall no. 001
GEOS Submittal ID:642358
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