Overview
COLDWATER POTW NORTH is a secondary treatment plant serving Coldwater, Mississippi. It discharges 321.76 million gallons per year and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
COLDWATER POTW NORTH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Coldwater, Tate County, Mississippi. It serves a population of approximately 1,091 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 511.03 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 321.76 million gallons per year, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operation is critical for protecting downstream water quality in the ecologically significant Mississippi River system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Coldwater River, which flows into the Yazoo River and then the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is a major ecological corridor supporting fish, migratory birds, and wetlands. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
COLDWATER POTW NORTH is located in Coldwater, Tate County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,091 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Coldwater River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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