Overview
HAZELHURST POTW ACTIVATED SLUDGE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, serving approximately 4,678 people. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pearl River basin.
HAZELHURST POTW ACTIVATED SLUDGE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi. It serves a population of about 4,678 residents in this small city and surrounding areas. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed under the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Activated sludge is a common biological treatment method for plants of this size, typically providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into nearby streams that flow into the Pearl River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for recreation and wildlife in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Pearl River, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The Pearl River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The Gulf of Mexico is a major marine ecosystem that faces challenges from nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,678 residents in Hazlehurst and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Pearl River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in Mississippi typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes like activated sludge to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal effluent limits.
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