Overview
Batesburg STP serves approximately 9,563 residents in Lexington County, South Carolina. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Batesburg STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lexington County, South Carolina, serving a population of about 9,563. The plant is situated at 609 Willis Street and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Batesburg STP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River basin. The surrounding area includes mixed urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Saluda River watershed, which flows into the Congaree River, then the Santee River, and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory species. The region's humid subtropical climate means high seasonal rainfall, which can affect runoff and treatment demands.
Frequently asked questions
Batesburg STP is located at 609 Willis Street in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,563 residents in the Batesburg-Leesville area of Lexington County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Saluda River watershed, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, Batesburg STP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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