Overview
Winnsboro Jackson Creek Regional WWTP serves Fairfield County, South Carolina, treating wastewater for approximately 3,250 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Santee River basin.
Winnsboro Jackson Creek Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States. It serves a population of about 3,250 people, classifying it as a small community system under state and federal regulations. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into Jackson Creek, a tributary of the Broad River, which flows into the Congaree River and ultimately the Santee River. The Santee River system drains into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Jackson Creek, part of the Broad River watershed within the larger Santee River basin. This region supports a variety of freshwater species and provides important habitat for migratory fish. The Santee River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to coastal estuarine ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutant inputs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States, near the town of Winnsboro.
The plant serves approximately 3,250 residents in the Fairfield County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Jackson Creek, a tributary of the Broad River, which flows into the Santee River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Clean Water Act standards, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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