Overview
ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST is a secondary treatment plant serving 372 people in Ashland, Mississippi. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ashland, Benton County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 372 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in the northern part of the state. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 227.12 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 143.85 thousand gallons per day, the plant maintains adequate capacity for its service area. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent from ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST is discharged into local streams that are part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This inland facility contributes to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region, supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This inland location means the effluent contributes to the freshwater ecosystems of northern Mississippi, supporting aquatic life and water quality in local streams. The region's watershed is important for biodiversity and provides habitat for various fish and wildlife species.
Frequently asked questions
ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST is located in Ashland, Benton County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves the local community and is situated near Ashland Middle School on Bright Boulevard.
The plant serves a population of 372 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility in rural Mississippi.
ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants. This process removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), ASHLAND POTW NORTHWEST operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. This permit program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
Small municipal plants in Mississippi commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or lagoon systems. These technologies are effective for small populations and are designed to meet state and federal discharge standards.
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