Belton_Duckworth Wastewater Treatment Plant, Anderson County, South Carolina

Belton_Duckworth is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The facility serves a small community of approximately 1,738 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, Belton_Duckworth meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 870.65 units, reflecting its scale and operational capacity for the served population. The treated effluent from Belton_Duckworth is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Savannah River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats in the region's freshwater ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Savannah River, which flows southeast through Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and provides habitat for freshwater mussels. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient and pollutant removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.