Overview
LATTA WWTF serves Latta, South Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 7,000 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Pee Dee River basin.
LATTA WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Latta, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 7,000 residents. The plant is situated in Dillon County, part of the state's coastal plain region, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Plants of this scale in South Carolina typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet state and federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from LATTA WWTF discharges into local streams that flow into the Pee Dee River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown, South Carolina. The Pee Dee River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important resource for recreation and fisheries in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Pee Dee River watershed, a major river system in the southeastern United States that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The lower Pee Dee River and its associated wetlands provide critical habitat for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Maintaining water quality in this basin is essential for supporting downstream ecosystems and the economic activities dependent on healthy waterways.
Frequently asked questions
LATTA WWTF is located at 113 West Main Street in Latta, South Carolina, within Dillon County.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Latta area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Pee Dee River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a U.S. facility, LATTA WWTF operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the state of South Carolina.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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