Overview
LAKE CITY_LYNCHES RIVER PLANT serves approximately 46,862 people in Prospect Crossroads, South Carolina. It discharges treated wastewater into the Lynches River, a tributary of the Pee Dee River system.
The LAKE CITY_LYNCHES RIVER PLANT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located near Prospect Crossroads in Florence County, South Carolina. It serves an estimated population of 46,862, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. As a facility serving a population of this size, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, as mandated by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Typical plants of this scale employ biological treatment followed by disinfection. The plant's discharge is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) under an NPDES permit. The plant discharges into the Lynches River, which flows southeast to join the Pee Dee River near Johnsonville. The Pee Dee River continues to Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The Lynches River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and fishing. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in this watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lynches River, a tributary of the Pee Dee River system. The Pee Dee River flows into Winyah Bay, an estuary on the South Carolina coast, and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Lynches River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species such as bass and catfish, and is an important resource for local communities. Protecting water quality in this river is essential for maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems and downstream estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Prospect Crossroads in Florence County, South Carolina, United States, along Johnsonville Highway.
The plant serves approximately 46,862 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Lynches River, which flows into the Pee Dee River and eventually reaches Winyah Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, followed by disinfection before discharge.
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