Overview
Hancock Co Util Auth NORTH POTW serves 2,645 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi coastal region.
Hancock Co Util Auth NORTH POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,645 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the Gulf Coast, within 50 kilometers of the coastline, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). As a small agglomeration, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under federal regulations, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The facility is managed by the Hancock County Utility Authority, which oversees local wastewater services in the region. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into nearby water bodies that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including estuarine habitats that are critical for fish and shellfish populations. The plant's operations play a role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Mississippi Sound.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams and rivers that flow into the Mississippi Sound, a coastal estuary along the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including marshes and seagrass beds that provide nursery grounds for marine species. The proximity to the Gulf means that nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, near the Gulf Coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,645 residents in the Hancock County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi Sound and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants in Mississippi typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet federal effluent standards.
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