Hermanville Facility Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hermanville, Mississippi

The Hermanville Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hermanville, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States. It serves a small population of 662 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 227.12 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 75.71 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Mississippi River basin. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, means its discharge contributes to freshwater ecosystems rather than directly impacting marine environments. The surrounding area is part of the Lower Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.

The Hermanville Facility discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River basin supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollutants, protecting downstream water quality in the river and the Gulf of Mexico.