GLENDORA POTW - Glendora, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

GLENDORA POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Glendora, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 349 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 75.71 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Tallahatchie River, which flows into the Yazoo River and eventually the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater contamination.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Tallahatchie River, a major tributary of the Yazoo River system. The Yazoo River joins the Mississippi River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and aquatic species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.