Woodruff Enoree River WWTP, Woodruff

Overview

Woodruff Enoree River WWTP serves approximately 3,725 residents in Woodruff, South Carolina. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Enoree River, a tributary of the Broad River within the Santee River basin.

The Woodruff Enoree River WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Serving a population of about 3,725, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a small-scale facility, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in the receiving stream. The treated effluent is discharged into the Enoree River, which flows southeast to join the Broad River, eventually reaching the Santee River and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the health of this freshwater ecosystem, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.

Environmental context

The Enoree River is a major tributary of the Broad River, part of the Santee River watershed that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Santee River basin.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States.

The plant serves approximately 3,725 residents in the Woodruff area.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Enoree River, which flows into the Broad River and eventually the Santee River and Atlantic Ocean.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.