Port Wentworth Promise Keeping Plans in Motion

The City of Port Wentworth’s Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the City and surrounding areas. The 2.0 MGD reclamation facility is the first Zero Ultimate Oxygen Demand facility in the Southeastern United States. It is located just off O’Leary Road between EMD Chemicals and the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. The Port Wentworth facility is state-of-the-art. It helps eliminate a non-compliant point source for pollution and improves the water quality in the Savannah River, which benefits the entire ecosystem. The Wastewater Treatment Facility will provide long-term economic benefits to the City of Port Wentworth by ensuring the continued availability of its wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate future growth needs of the City.

Water Emergencies (Afterhours)

For water or sewer emergencies that occur after 5:00 p.m., that are not related to billing, such as a sewer back up or a main water line break, please call the Emergency After-hours number at 912656-9449.

How to Report a Stormwater Pollution Issue

If you observe someone illegally dumping into a storm drain or ditch, or have other stormwater-related concerns, please contact the City’s Public Services Department at 912-966-7427