BJWSA_Hardeeville Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hardeeville, South Carolina

BJWSA_Hardeeville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hardeeville, Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,380 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under US EPA guidelines. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Savannah River basin and the Atlantic Ocean. Its location in the coastal plain of South Carolina places it in an ecologically sensitive region with extensive wetlands and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Savannah River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Savannah River estuary. This region features extensive tidal marshes and wetlands that provide critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The coastal plain ecosystem is sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality in downstream estuarine environments.