Overview
Bay Springs Industrial Park wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,000 people in Bay Springs, Mississippi, United States. It operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program.
Bay Springs Industrial Park is a wastewater treatment facility located in Bay Springs, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for US municipal wastewater systems. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in Mississippi's coastal plain region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Pearl River basin, which flows southward through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and shellfish species important to local ecosystems and economies. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Ishee Lane in Bay Springs, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people in the Bay Springs area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For small to medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act to meet water quality standards.
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