Pickens_12 Mile RV and Wolf Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pickens County, South Carolina

Pickens_12 Mile RV and Wolf Creek is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pickens County, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 6,400 residents. The plant is situated in the upstate region of South Carolina, an area characterized by rolling hills and numerous streams that feed into larger river systems. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this scale in South Carolina typically employ secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Savannah River basin. The Savannah River flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities and industries. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into the Twelve Mile River watershed, a tributary of the Savannah River. The Savannah River flows through South Carolina and Georgia before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah. This basin supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive aquatic ecosystem.