BYHALIA POTW - Byhalia, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

BYHALIA POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Byhalia, Marshall County, Mississippi. Serving a population of approximately 1,169, it is a small-scale facility that plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader water infrastructure in northern Mississippi. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater under the U.S. Clean Water Act. With a designed capacity of 2,271.24 cubic meters per day and a reported discharge volume of 643.52 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW), it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from BYHALIA POTW is discharged into local streams that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the region's rivers and wetlands.

BYHALIA POTW discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Coldwater River, a part of the larger Mississippi River basin. The downstream environment includes floodplain forests and wetlands that support a variety of wildlife, including waterfowl and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the ecological health of these waterways.