BUDE POTW - Bude, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

BUDE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bude, Franklin County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a small community of about 1,030 people and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 908.50 volume units and a current discharge volume of 658.66 volume units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow toward the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.