Overview
Lower Reedy River Plant serves 64,127 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the Reedy River watershed.
The Lower Reedy River Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greenville County, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 64,127. Situated on Harrison Bridge Road, the plant is part of the region's water infrastructure, managing wastewater from a medium-sized agglomeration in the upstate area. As a US 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 serving over 60,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential nutrient removal requirements to protect downstream water quality. The plant discharges into the Reedy River, a tributary of the Saluda River, which flows into Lake Greenwood and eventually the Santee River system before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Reedy River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological resource in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Reedy River, which flows into the Saluda River and then Lake Greenwood, part of the larger Santee River basin that drains to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact downstream reservoirs, making treatment standards critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Lower Reedy River Plant is located on Harrison Bridge Road in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 64,127 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Reedy River, which flows into the Saluda River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive watersheds like the Reedy River.
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