Peracetic Acid – Kingstree, SC

This project studied the use of peracetic acid (PAA) as an alternative to chlorine at Kingstree’s wastewater treatment facility, addressing compliance issues with chlorine disinfection. The study, coordinated with SCDHEC, included side-stream, corbicula, and full-scale tests, which showed positive results for PAA due to its availability, oxidation properties, and non-toxic byproducts. KW provided wastewater treatment analysis, SCDHEC permitting, coordination of study personnel, and grant funding, and will continue to work with SCDHEC and Kingstree to implement a permanent PAA disinfection system.