Cateechee Village STP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Cateechee, South Carolina

Cateechee Village STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cateechee, Pickens County, South Carolina. The plant serves a small population of 108 residents, reflecting its role as a community-scale treatment system in a rural setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent enters the local watershed, which drains into the Keowee River and ultimately into Lake Hartwell, a major reservoir on the Savannah River. This water body supports recreational activities and aquatic habitats. The plant's operation is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Cateechee Village STP discharges into the Keowee River watershed, which flows into Lake Hartwell, a large reservoir on the Savannah River. The Savannah River eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Hartwell is an important ecological and recreational resource, supporting fish populations and waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive lake ecosystem.