PAGELAND NW WWTF - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Pageland, South Carolina

PAGELAND NW WWTF is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Pageland, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. As an advanced treatment plant, it provides a higher level of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, ensuring compliance with stringent water quality standards. The plant discharges 567.81 megaliters of treated wastewater annually. The advanced treatment level indicates the facility is equipped to handle nutrient removal or other specialized processes. South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) oversees NPDES permitting and compliance for such facilities. The treated effluent from PAGELAND NW WWTF ultimately drains into the local watershed, which is part of the Pee Dee River basin. The Pee Dee River flows through South Carolina and into the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and coastal waters.

PAGELAND NW WWTF discharges into the Pee Dee River basin, which flows through South Carolina and empties into the Atlantic Ocean via Winyah Bay. The Pee Dee River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as striped bass and American shad. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream estuaries and coastal waters.