It is projected to be 4 times the size of the Douglas, Ga location. That location is 360,000 square feet. So that would mean this plant would be 1,440,000 square feet. Douglas: 9 acres Franklin Springs: 36 acres

For reference:
Franklin Springs is 2.1 square miles, Douglas Ga is 14 square miles. 

Currently Franklin Springs discharges 0.3MGD (millions of gallons per day). If the plant is put into place it would discharge 4MGD (millions of gallons per day). 

For perspective 4MGD would be the same as 6.06 Olympic Sized Swimming Pools a DAY. The pools are 50 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 2 meters deep. They hold 660,000 gallons each. It is believed that the bridge being redone is to withstand not only the trucks moving back and forth but also the loads of water coming down the river.

It is expected there would be roughly 2-3 trucks per hour coming and going from the plant. That's roughly 72 trucks a day. Likely more. 

• Environmental Risks:

  • Water Pollution: Rendering plants generate significant amounts of fats, oils, and greases (FOGs) in their wastewater, which can harm water quality and aquatic life if not properly treated. 
     
  • Dissolved Salts: Wastewater from rendering plants can contain high concentrations of dissolved salts, some of which are toxic to aquatic life. 
     
  • Odor Emissions: Rendering processes, especially cooking and drying, can produce strong and unpleasant odors. 
     
  • Slaughterhouses: Wastewater from slaughterhouses, a type of rendering plant, can contain high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, contributing to toxic algal blooms and dead zones. 
• Health Risks:
  • Exposure to Harmful Microorganisms: Contact with wastewater or its products can expose people to harmful microorganisms that can cause illnesses. 
  • Exposure to Chemicals: Certain chemicals used in rendering processes or present in wastewater can pose health risks. 
     
• Other Considerations:

  • Location: The location of rendering plants can impact the surrounding environment and communities. 
     
  • Waste Management: Proper disposal of rendering plant waste is crucial to prevent environmental contamination. 

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Mayor Lee Moore mentioned that "all water will be put back in the river but will be treated water you can drink" However, he seemed unaware of the terms "forever chemicals". This should raise the concern that he has agreed to bring such a large impact and yet seems to not be fully informed of the impacts. (Reference: IBA meeting April 2, 2025)

Wastewater treatment plants can release per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals" into rivers, as these chemicals are not typically removed during standard wastewater treatment processes. 

Exposure to PFAS has been linked to various health problems, including developmental effects, increased risk of certain cancers, reduced immune response, and thyroid disorders. 

Industrial facilities that produce or use these products often discharge PFAS-containing wastewater to municipal sewage treatment plants. 

Standard wastewater treatment processes are not designed to effectively remove PFAS. As a result, the treated wastewater released into rivers and streams can still contain high levels of these chemicals