IVA Westside Facility Wastewater Treatment Plant, Abbeville County, South Carolina

IVA Westside Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States. The plant serves a population of 949 and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is the minimum required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. As a secondary treatment plant, IVA Westside Facility uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The plant's discharge ultimately contributes to the Savannah River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect local streams and rivers from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Savannah River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and invertebrates, and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and helps maintain water quality in the river system.