ASHLAND POTW EAST Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ripley, Mississippi

ASHLAND POTW EAST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a small population of 348 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 283.91 units, the plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish and wildlife, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.