Jonestown POTW - Coahoma County, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

Jonestown POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Rudyard - Jonestown Road in Coahoma County, Mississippi, within the United States. The plant serves a population of 1,153 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities under the Clean Water Act. As a secondary treatment plant, Jonestown POTW uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 643.52 units and currently discharges 620.81 units, indicating near-capacity operation. It is permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a critical migratory route for waterfowl. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment essential for downstream environmental health.