South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment

South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec as its engineer to design wastewater treatment systems at two of the state’s power generation facilities. Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s public power and water utility.

Water treated through these best available technology treatment systems, as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will ensure Santee Cooper is meeting the EPA’s Effluent Limitations Guideline (ELGs). Addressing wastewater is increasingly important for municipalities and utilities as the EPA evolves its guidance.

“This project will play a vital role in treating wastewater at these facilities and make certain that what goes back into the local environment is in compliance with the EPA’s regulations,” said Jim Stone, Stantec project manager. “This effort is an extremely positive development for the community and the surrounding ecosystems.”