CROWDER POTW - Crowder, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

CROWDER POTW is a publicly owned treatment works located in Crowder, Panola County, Mississippi. The facility serves a small population of 682 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this rural community in the northern part of the state. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 605.66 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 378.54 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. As a small inland facility, the plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats and contributes to the larger Mississippi River ecosystem, which supports diverse fish and wildlife populations. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in this important watershed.