BURNSVILLE POTW - Burnsville, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

BURNSVILLE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,034 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the U.S. to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 757.08 units and an actual discharge volume of 242.27 units, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Tennessee River basin, contributing to the broader Mississippi River watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for downstream water quality in the Tennessee Valley.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Tennessee River system, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Downstream, the Tennessee River feeds into the Ohio River, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and regional water resources.