Overview
North Plant A Vereen is a wastewater treatment facility in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving approximately 9,195 people. It operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for coastal discharge.
North Plant A Vereen is a wastewater treatment facility located on Long Bay Road in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, within Horry County. The plant serves a population of about 9,195 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. municipal wastewater systems. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge to surface waters. For coastal plants like this, South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) typically issues permits with stringent limits on nutrients and pathogens to protect sensitive marine environments. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. The plant is located within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Intracoastal Waterway or a tidal creek that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal setting places the plant in a sensitive ecological zone, where nutrient loading can affect estuarine habitats and marine life. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Grand Strand area, a popular tourist destination.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Intracoastal Waterway or a nearby tidal creek, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near North Myrtle Beach. This coastal watershed supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient and pathogen control are critical to prevent algal blooms and protect recreational waters and shellfish beds in the area.
Frequently asked questions
North Plant A Vereen is located on Long Bay Road in North Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,195 residents in the North Myrtle Beach area.
As a coastal plant, it likely discharges treated effluent into the Intracoastal Waterway or a tidal creek that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, under an NPDES permit regulating nutrient and pathogen levels.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Intracoastal Waterway and downstream Atlantic Ocean coastal waters near North Myrtle Beach.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from South Carolina DHEC. For coastal plants, permits include strict limits on nutrients and bacteria to protect marine ecosystems and public health.
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