SSSD_Clifton WWTP - Spartanburg, South Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plant

SSSD_Clifton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The facility serves a population of about 2,783 and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller communities in the US. It discharges an annual volume of 681.37 thousand cubic meters of treated effluent. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent from SSSD_Clifton WWTP flows into local waterways that are part of the Broad River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Broad River basin, which flows through South Carolina and joins the Congaree River to form the Santee River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce pollutant loads to these waters.