Darlington breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant upgrade project
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — A multimillion dollar upgrade to Darlington’s wastewater treatment basin has begun, thanks to a COVID-era federal grant that will pay for the work.
City officials say once complete, the plant will have the ability to filter wastewater more quickly and efficiently during natural disasters.
“We’re really excited to break ground,” city spokesman Hunter Thomas said in a statement. “Wastewater from residents is pumped to the plant and then filtered in large beds of sand. Wastewater then receives further treatment, is disinfected and properly disposed.”
Funding came out of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act account, supported as part of a $3 million state Rural Infrastructure Authority Investment Program grant.
All contracts were signed on May 1.
The facility is located off Society Hill Road. Two of its seven existing sand filter beds and under drain system will be upgraded.
Officials say the work is slated for completion by January 2026.
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