Overview
GCWandSD_Wedgefield WWTF is a secondary treatment plant in South Carolina, USA, serving approximately 2,279 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, with a reported volume of 658.66 units.
GCWandSD_Wedgefield WWTF is a wastewater treatment facility located in Wedgefield, South Carolina, United States. The plant serves a small population of around 2,279 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For small secondary treatment plants like this, typical permit limits include biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). The plant's discharge volume is reported as 658.66 units, indicating consistent operation. The facility is located within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent eventually reaches coastal waters. Likely drains into the Waccamaw River or Santee River basin, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal proximity necessitates careful management to protect sensitive estuarine and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, likely the Waccamaw River or Santee River basin. These coastal rivers support diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish, and are important for migratory birds. The proximity to the coast means treated effluent enters a sensitive estuarine environment where nutrient loading can impact water quality and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
GCWandSD_Wedgefield WWTF is located in Wedgefield, South Carolina, United States, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,279 people, indicating a small community or rural area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow to the Atlantic Ocean. As a secondary treatment plant, it uses biological processes to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant protects local waterways in the Waccamaw River or Santee River basin, which drain into the Atlantic Ocean. These rivers support diverse aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets limits on pollutants like BOD and TSS. For small secondary plants, permits ensure compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream waters.
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