Richland Co Haskell Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant, Columbia, South Carolina

Richland Co Haskell Heights is a wastewater treatment plant located at 1200 Simmon Tree Lane in Columbia, South Carolina. It serves a small population of 97 people within Richland County, operating as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are permitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Congaree River, a major tributary of the Santee River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and flows to the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River and Cooper River, providing important habitat and recreational resources.

The plant discharges into the Congaree River basin, which flows into the Santee River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory fish like American shad. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.