Overview
WCRSA Gilder Creek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, serving approximately 21,137 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
WCRSA Gilder Creek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 21,137 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory standards. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point-source discharges. For facilities serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal requirements in sensitive watersheds. Regulatory compliance is enforced through state-level oversight by South Carolina's environmental agency. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Saluda River and Santee River systems. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides important water resources for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gilder Creek watershed, a tributary of the Saluda River, which flows into Lake Murray and then the Santee River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This river system supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The area's Piedmont geography influences runoff patterns and nutrient transport, making effective wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
WCRSA Gilder Creek is located at 2788 East Georgia Road in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 21,137 people in the Greenville County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Gilder Creek watershed, which flows into the Saluda River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Santee River system.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is required to have an EPA NPDES permit, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving water is sensitive.
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