Overview
Cayce Septics is a projected secondary treatment plant in Cayce, Mississippi, serving 335 people. It discharges 159.79 units of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
Cayce Septics is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Cayce, Marshall County, Mississippi, United States. Designed to serve a small population of 335 residents, the plant will provide secondary treatment for domestic wastewater in this rural community. The plant is projected to operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. As a small facility, it will likely be permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from Cayce Septics will be discharged into local waterways, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Mississippi River basin, a major watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The region's wetlands and floodplains provide critical habitat and water filtration services. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is essential for maintaining downstream water quality in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Cayce Septics is located in Cayce, Marshall County, Mississippi, United States, near Tulip Cove.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 335 residents in the Cayce area.
The plant will discharge treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin.
As a municipal wastewater plant, it must comply with the Clean Water Act and obtain an NPDES permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, setting effluent limits for secondary treatment.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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