CLARKSDALE POTW, Clarksdale

Overview

CLARKSDALE POTW serves approximately 22,145 residents in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to local waterways.

CLARKSDALE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serving a population of about 22,145. The plant is situated in Coahoma County, near the Sunflower River, and is part of the regional infrastructure for the Mississippi Delta region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Sunflower River, which flows into the Yazoo River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Mississippi Delta, a region known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural significance.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Sunflower River, a tributary of the Yazoo River, which flows into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse fish and wildlife. The Delta region is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species.

Frequently asked questions

CLARKSDALE POTW is located in Clarksdale, Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States, near the Sunflower River.

The plant serves approximately 22,145 residents in the Clarksdale area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Sunflower River, which flows into the Yazoo River and then the Mississippi River.

As a U.S. facility, CLARKSDALE POTW operates under the Clean Water Act, with its discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.