Sumter_Pocotaligo River Plant - Wastewater Treatment in Sumter County, South Carolina

The Sumter_Pocotaligo River Plant is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It serves a population of approximately 65,635 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U. S. regulatory frameworks. As a U. S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with potential for advanced treatment depending on local water quality requirements. The plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pocotaligo River, a tributary of the Santee River system. The Santee River flows into Lake Marion and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee Delta. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife species.

The plant discharges into the Pocotaligo River, which flows into the Santee River system. The Santee River is impounded by Lake Marion, a large reservoir, before continuing to the Atlantic Ocean through the Santee Delta. This watershed supports a variety of fish, birds, and other wildlife, and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional water quality and habitat connectivity.