NCSD_Felix C Davis WWTP - Charleston, South Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

NCSD_Felix C Davis WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the Charleston, South Carolina area. With a population served of around 135,000, it is a large-scale plant operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant is situated in the coastal region of South Carolina, within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic Ocean. As a large agglomeration, the plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating the plant's scale in managing municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Charleston Harbor, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect sensitive estuarine ecosystems, including salt marshes and tidal creeks that support diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Charleston Harbor, a tidal estuary that connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse marine and estuarine habitats, including salt marshes and oyster reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operations are critical for protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the harbor.