Overview
BOONEVILLE POTW serves 8,625 residents in Booneville, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permitting by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
BOONEVILLE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi. Serving approximately 8,625 people, it is classified as a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and discharges treated effluent into local waterways. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, facilities of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees compliance, ensuring that effluent limits protect water quality in receiving streams. Typical plants in this region employ activated sludge or lagoon systems. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Tennessee River basin via local tributaries, contributing to the broader Mississippi River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at Booneville POTW helps maintain ecological balance in the region's freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Tennessee River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This inland system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species dependent on clean water. The surrounding area features mixed forest and agricultural land, with the plant's effluent influencing nutrient levels in downstream water bodies. Maintaining effective treatment is crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting aquatic habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
BOONEVILLE POTW is located at 699 East George E Allen Drive in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 8,625 residents in the Booneville area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Tennessee River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, requiring secondary treatment standards.
Plants of this size in Mississippi commonly use activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet secondary treatment requirements under state and federal regulations.
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