FAYETTE POTW NORTHEAST - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fayette, Mississippi

FAYETTE POTW NORTHEAST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fayette, Jefferson County, Mississippi. It serves a population of approximately 1,213 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. The plant is part of the state's infrastructure for managing water resources in rural southwestern Mississippi. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants discharging to surface waters. With a designed capacity of 787.36 million gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 730.58 million gallons per day, the plant maintains a high utilization rate. The treatment process meets federal standards for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the Lower Mississippi River ecosystem.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The Mississippi River basin is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream habitats.