Falkner POTW - Falkner, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

Falkner POTW (Publicly Owned Treatment Works) is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Falkner, Tippah County, Mississippi. The plant serves a small population of 270 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated on County Road 264, within the Hatchie River watershed. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of 189.27 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates below its design capacity. The treated effluent from Falkner POTW is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Hatchie River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The Hatchie River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the southeastern United States and supports diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, to ensure compliance with water quality standards.

Falkner POTW discharges into local tributaries of the Hatchie River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Hatchie River is ecologically significant as one of the few remaining free-flowing rivers in the region, supporting diverse fish and mussel populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.