DREW POTW Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sunflower County, Mississippi

DREW POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, serving a population of approximately 2,415 residents. The plant is situated in the Mississippi Delta region, an area characterized by agricultural activity and flat terrain. As a small-scale facility in the United States, DREW POTW is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Such permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent from DREW POTW discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities and agriculture downstream. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this vital river system.

The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is a critical ecosystem supporting fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife. Nutrient loading from wastewater and agricultural runoff can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment important for downstream water quality.