Overview
DCRUA Ross Road POTW serves Olive Branch, Mississippi, treating wastewater for approximately 20,534 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
DCRUA Ross Road POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi. It serves a population of about 20,534 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecosystem that includes important fisheries and migratory bird habitats. Nutrient management is critical to prevent hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
DCRUA Ross Road POTW is located in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, USA.
The plant serves approximately 20,534 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For medium-sized agglomerations in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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