FALCON POTW - Falcon, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

FALCON POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Falcon, Quitman County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 265 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EPA for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 87.06 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 22.71 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity. This suggests ample room for future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are vital for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

FALCON POTW discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor, supporting diverse fish and bird species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in this agriculturally influenced region.