Overview
Hartsville City Of wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,347 people in Hartsville, South Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Hartsville City Of wastewater treatment plant is located in Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. It serves a population of approximately 17,347 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Pee Dee River basin, which flows southeast through South Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean. The Pee Dee River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pee Dee River basin, which drains into Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Pee Dee River supports diverse fish and wildlife, including migratory species. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for downstream ecological health and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina, United States, near West Carolina Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 17,347 residents in the Hartsville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pee Dee River basin, which flows to Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, requiring secondary treatment.
Plants of this size in the US typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, meeting EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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