FARREL POTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Farrell, Mississippi

FARREL POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Farrell, Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a small population of 329 residents and operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for communities of this size in rural areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 million gallons per year and currently discharges 68.14 million gallons per year, indicating operational capacity below design. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The 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 in the Mississippi Delta region, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River and its tributaries support a vast ecosystem, including fish, migratory birds, and aquatic plants. The region's agricultural runoff and wastewater discharges are managed under the Clean Water Act to maintain water quality standards.