Overview
Kingstree WWTP serves approximately 18,550 residents in Kingstree, South Carolina. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permitting through the state environmental agency.
Kingstree WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. The plant serves an estimated population of 18,550, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that ultimately drains to the Atlantic Ocean via the Pee Dee River basin. The surrounding area includes forested wetlands and agricultural lands, and the downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Kingstree WWTP enters a tributary of the Black River, which flows into the Pee Dee River and eventually reaches Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a mix of forested wetlands and agricultural areas, providing habitat for fish, amphibians, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact downstream estuarine ecosystems, making treatment performance important for coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Kingstree WWTP is located on Nelson Boulevard in Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 18,550 residents in the Kingstree area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Black River, which flows into the Pee Dee River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via Winyah Bay.
As a U.S. facility, Kingstree WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), typically administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Kingstree, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required.
Nearby plants