Clinton POTW SOUTHSIDE, Clinton

Overview

Clinton POTW SOUTHSIDE serves approximately 34,211 people in Clinton, Mississippi, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. EPA NPDES regulations.

Clinton POTW SOUTHSIDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Clinton, Hinds County, Mississippi, serving a population of about 34,211. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater system for the city of Clinton, situated in the central part of the state. As a medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges into surface waters. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet effluent standards. Regulatory compliance ensures environmental protection. The treated effluent from Clinton POTW SOUTHSIDE is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is a critical ecosystem supporting numerous fish species, migratory birds, and other wildlife. The plant's effluent must meet standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats, particularly in a region with significant agricultural and urban runoff.

Frequently asked questions

Clinton POTW SOUTHSIDE is located in Clinton, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, near Clinton Raymond Road.

The plant serves approximately 34,211 people in the Clinton area.

The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and must comply with an EPA NPDES permit, which sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.

In the U.S., plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.