Overview
Williamston Big Creek East wastewater treatment plant serves 4,116 people in Anderson County, South Carolina. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with NPDES permitting.
Williamston Big Creek East is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Anderson County, South Carolina, serving a population of approximately 4,116 residents. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managing domestic sewage from the local community. As a US-based plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EPA's NPDES permitting program, which sets discharge limits based on water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Savannah River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Savannah River, which flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean near Savannah, Georgia. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and other species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Cannon Bottom Road in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,116 people in the Anderson County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Savannah River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection, to meet EPA standards.
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