Buck Creek STP - Chesnee, South Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

Buck Creek STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It serves a population of approximately 1,800 people, classifying it as a small community facility under US EPA guidelines. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities in the United States. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 836.58 units of treated effluent daily. The treated effluent from Buck Creek STP flows into local streams that are part of the Broad River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Santee River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Buck Creek STP discharges into tributaries of the Broad River, which flows into the Santee River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream water bodies.