HCWandSWMA Eagle Point POTW - Biloxi, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

HCWandSWMA Eagle Point POTW (Publicly Owned Treatment Works) is located in Biloxi, Mississippi, along the Gulf Coast. The plant serves a small population of 1,442 residents and operates under secondary treatment standards, which is typical for municipal wastewater facilities in the United States. The plant's designed capacity is 1,135.62 million gallons per year, with an actual discharge volume of 310.40 million gallons per year. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the Clean Water Act requirements for removing biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, indicating its proximity to sensitive coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including estuarine habitats that support diverse marine life and commercial fisheries.

The plant discharges into the Biloxi River or nearby tributaries that drain into the Mississippi Sound, a shallow estuary along the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports critical habitats for fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The proximity to the coast means that nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater can impact marine water quality and contribute to algal blooms in the Gulf.