Overview
SUMMERTON WWTP_LAND APP serves Summerton, South Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 6,200 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations, discharging treated effluent to land application.
SUMMERTON WWTP_LAND APP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Summerton, Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,200 residents, typical of a small community in the rural coastal plain region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, and land application is a common method for effluent disposal in areas with suitable soil conditions. The plant's treated wastewater is applied to land, which supports groundwater recharge and avoids direct discharge to surface waters. This method helps protect local watersheds, including tributaries of the Santee River system, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area features wetlands and agricultural lands that benefit from nutrient management.
Environmental context
The plant's land application system prevents direct discharge into surface waters, protecting local streams and the Santee River basin. The Santee River flows into Lake Marion and then to the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee Delta, an ecologically important coastal estuary. The region supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, making proper nutrient management essential for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on US 301 in Summerton, Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,200 residents in the Summerton area.
The plant uses land application for treated effluent, meaning the water is applied to land for soil absorption and groundwater recharge, rather than being discharged directly into a surface water body.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control through an NPDES permit.
For a small community plant in South Carolina, secondary treatment is standard, often followed by disinfection. Land application is a common method for effluent disposal in rural areas with suitable soil.
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