Overview
EAST RICHLAND WTP serves 73,000 people in Richland County, South Carolina. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permitting through the state.
EAST RICHLAND WTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Richland County, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 73,000. The plant is situated at 1106 Whitehouse Road and plays a key role in managing wastewater for the surrounding community. 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. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Atlantic Ocean via the Congaree River and the Santee River system. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Congaree River, which joins the Wateree River to form the Santee River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Charleston. The Santee River basin supports important fisheries and migratory bird habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
EAST RICHLAND WTP is located at 1106 Whitehouse Road in Richland County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 73,000 people in the Richland County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Congaree River, part of the Santee River basin, which drains to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, EAST RICHLAND WTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. In sensitive watersheds, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect downstream water quality.
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