ORANGEBURG STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Felder, South Carolina

ORANGEBURG STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Felder, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It serves a population of about 15,200, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast. As a U.S. facility, ORANGEBURG STP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For a plant serving this population, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards applicable in sensitive watersheds. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Edisto River or the Santee River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area includes agricultural and forested lands, and the plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's surface waters.

ORANGEBURG STP discharges into a receiving water body within the Edisto River or Santee River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and is important for regional water supply and recreation. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact downstream ecosystems, making treatment standards critical for protecting these waters.