Overview
ELLOREE WWTP serves Calhoun County, South Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 5,267 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
ELLOREE WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, serving a population of about 5,267. The plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure, managing effluent from the local community. As a small-scale facility, ELLOREE WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby water bodies that drain into the Santee River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Santee River system, a major watershed in South Carolina. The Santee River drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee Delta, an ecologically important area that supports diverse fish and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems and downstream coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
ELLOREE WWTP is located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves approximately 5,267 residents in the Calhoun County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Santee River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, ELLOREE WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Small to medium-sized plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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