Overview
HCWandSWMA GULFPORT POTW NORTH serves Gulfport, Mississippi, treating wastewater for approximately 10,600 residents. The plant is located near the Gulf Coast and discharges into local waterways.
HCWandSWMA GULFPORT POTW NORTH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Seaway Road in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. It serves a population of about 10,623 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under US EPA guidelines. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal discharge requires compliance with stringent water quality standards to protect sensitive estuarine ecosystems, including shellfish beds and marine habitats that support commercial and recreational fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Mississippi Sound, a shallow estuary along the Gulf of Mexico that supports diverse aquatic life including oysters, shrimp, and finfish. The sound is part of the larger Gulf Coast ecosystem, which provides critical nursery habitat for marine species and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this region is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Gulf's coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Seaway Road in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,623 residents in the Gulfport area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Mississippi Sound, a coastal estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on effluent quality.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA standards for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
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