Overview
CANTON MUN FAC HYDROGRAPH CONTROL is a wastewater treatment plant in Madison County, Mississippi, serving approximately 12,452 people. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
CANTON MUN FAC HYDROGRAPH CONTROL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a population of around 12,452 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical U.S. categorization. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges into surface waters. Its operational status is presumed active based on its listing. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the larger Gulf of Mexico watershed, where nutrient management is critical to mitigate hypoxic zones. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still contributes to downstream water quality concerns.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local tributaries of the Pearl River or Big Black River, which flow into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms and hypoxia in the Gulf, making treatment efficiency a regional concern.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Interstate 55 in Madison County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 12,452 people in the surrounding community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For medium-sized agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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