Lyman Waste Treatment Plant | Municipal Wastewater Facility in Lyman, South Carolina

Lyman Waste Treatment Plant is a municipal wastewater facility located in Lyman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Serving a population of around 24,826, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires treatment to meet water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Broad River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Broad River and its tributaries, by reducing pollutant loads and maintaining water quality for fish and wildlife.

The plant discharges into the Broad River watershed, which flows through the Piedmont region of South Carolina before joining the Congaree River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as bass and catfish, and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and public water supplies.