Overview
Calhoun Falls WWTP serves approximately 5,000 residents in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the Savannah River basin.
Calhoun Falls WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 5,000. The plant is situated inland, over 50 km from the coast, and operates within the Savannah River watershed. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment processes for plants of this scale typically include primary and secondary treatment, with disinfection before discharge. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Savannah River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. The river supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savannah River basin, a major waterway that flows through South Carolina and Georgia before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream ecosystems include estuarine areas near the coast that are ecologically sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
Calhoun Falls WWTP is located at 311 North Washington Street in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Calhoun Falls area.
The plant discharges into the Savannah River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, it 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.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, including biological treatment and disinfection, to meet EPA effluent standards.
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