Overview
Lex Co Joint_Old Barnwell Road is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,000 people in Red Bank, South Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Lex Co Joint_Old Barnwell Road is a wastewater treatment plant located at 499 Sandy Springs Lane in Red Bank, South Carolina, within Lexington County. The facility serves a population of about 8,000 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US municipal wastewater systems. As a US-based plant, it operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits that set discharge limits based on the receiving water body's water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Saluda River and then the Congaree River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the broader Santee River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Saluda River watershed, which flows into the Congaree River and eventually the Santee River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as striped bass and American shad, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's humid subtropical climate means the plant must manage seasonal flow variations to prevent pollution during heavy rains.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 499 Sandy Springs Lane in Red Bank, South Carolina, within Lexington County.
The facility serves approximately 8,000 residents in the Red Bank area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Saluda River, part of the larger Santee River basin that flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits with discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small-to-medium agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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