FULTON POTW WEST CENTRAL - Fulton, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

FULTON POTW WEST CENTRAL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi. The plant serves a population of approximately 767 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US, and has a designed capacity of 567.81 megaliters. Its actual discharge volume is 219.55 megaliters, indicating operational capacity below design levels. As a US facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tombigbee River basin, which flows southward to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Tombigbee watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Gulf region.

The plant discharges into the Tombigbee River basin, which flows into Mobile Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.