Gunnison POTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bolivar County, Mississippi

Gunnison POTW (Publicly Owned Treatment Works) serves the community of Gunnison in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The plant provides secondary treatment for a small population of 624 residents, reflecting its role in a rural area. As a secondary treatment facility, Gunnison POTW meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants. The plant's designed capacity of 529.96 volume units indicates its potential to handle additional flow, though current discharge is 37.85. The facility is operated as part of the local municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities and industries downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this important river system.

Gunnison POTW discharges into the Mississippi River basin, a vast watershed that drains much of the central United States. The Mississippi River supports a rich diversity of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and endangered species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the river and the Gulf of Mexico, where the river terminates.