PACOLET MILLS WWTP, Central Pacolet

Overview

PACOLET MILLS WWTP serves approximately 2,100 residents in Central Pacolet, South Carolina. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed within the Broad River basin.

PACOLET MILLS WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Central Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It serves a population of about 2,100 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Broad River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Congaree River and then the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water quality and recreational use.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Broad River basin, a major tributary of the Congaree River that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse fish and macroinvertebrate communities and provides drinking water for downstream communities. The area's Piedmont geography contributes to seasonal flow variations that affect dilution capacity.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at 165 Graceland Drive, Pacolet Mills, Central Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA.

The plant serves approximately 2,100 residents in the Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills area.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams within the Broad River watershed, which flows to the Congaree River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.

As a U.S. 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 (DHEC).

For a small municipal plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.