The Columbia Sewage Treatment Plant, located at 1200 Simon Tree Lane in Columbia, SC, is a state-of-the-art facility that treats approximately 35 million gallons of sewage per day. With a rated capacity of 60 million gallons per day, the plant utilizes a biological oxidation extended aeration process to effectively treat wastewater from over 63,000 approved connections in the city and surrounding areas.
At the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant, the treatment process includes flow equalization, screening and grit removal, primary and secondary clarification, diffused air flotation, solids handling and dewatering, anaerobic digestion, incineration, activated sludge aeration, chlorination, and dechlorination. The plant also operates an industrial pretreatment program and a commercial fats, oils, and grease program to ensure the proper management of industrial discharges. The treated water is discharged into the Congaree River, while biosolids are transported to the Columbia landfill.
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