LAMBERT POTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Quitman County, Mississippi

LAMBERT POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Quitman County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,600 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. As a publicly owned treatment works, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets federal and state water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,839.05 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 889.57 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams and rivers that eventually flow into the Mississippi River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for the region. By treating wastewater to secondary standards, LAMBERT POTW helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Mississippi River watershed.

LAMBERT POTW discharges treated wastewater into local tributaries that drain 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 provides drinking water for millions of people. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating the risk of eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.