Overview
LORIS WWTP serves approximately 4,700 people in Horry County, South Carolina. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting framework.
LORIS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Horry County, South Carolina, serving a population of about 4,700. The plant is situated in a region characterized by coastal plain topography and a humid subtropical climate, with proximity to the Atlantic coast. As a U.S. facility, LORIS WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain to the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the broader coastal ecosystem, which includes estuarine habitats important for fish and wildlife.
Environmental context
LORIS WWTP discharges into the Waccamaw River basin, which flows into Winyah Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive coastal wetlands and estuaries that support diverse aquatic species, including migratory fish and shellfish. The region's flat topography and high water table make groundwater and surface water interactions particularly important for local water quality.
Frequently asked questions
LORIS WWTP is located on Lacy Road in Horry County, South Carolina, United States, near the town of Loris.
LORIS WWTP serves approximately 4,700 people in the Horry County area.
LORIS WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Waccamaw River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
LORIS WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For a plant of this size in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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