COMO POTW - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Como, Mississippi

COMO POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Como, Panola County, Mississippi. The plant serves a population of 1,331 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. As a small-scale facility, it provides advanced treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1135.62, with a current discharge volume of 545.10, indicating it operates below its full capacity. Advanced treatment processes are employed to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Mississippi River basin. The plant's location inland, far from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the overall health of the Mississippi River system, which is ecologically significant for the region.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish and waterfowl. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.