Overview
NEWBERRY CO W and SA PLANT 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 7,200 people in Newberry County, South Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
NEWBERRY CO W and SA PLANT 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Highway 121 in Newberry County, South Carolina. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,200 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater systems. As a US facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Saluda River basin, part of the larger Santee River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for downstream communities and ecosystems in the South Carolina Piedmont.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Saluda River, which joins the Congaree River to form the Santee River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. Maintaining proper treatment levels is important for protecting water quality in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Highway 121 in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,200 people in the Newberry County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Saluda River basin, which flows into the Santee River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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