Overview
Laurel POTW Number 1 serves approximately 15,863 people in Jones County, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities of this scale.
Laurel POTW Number 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jones County, Mississippi, serving a population of approximately 15,863. The facility is situated in the southeastern United States, an area characterized by a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, which influences local water management needs. As a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) in the United States, the plant is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program under the Clean Water Act. For a facility serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. Regulatory standards ensure adequate performance. The treated effluent from Laurel POTW Number 1 is discharged into a receiving water body within the Pascagoula River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for fish and wildlife in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body within the Pascagoula River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish. The region's wetlands and forests play a key role in water filtration and flood control, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Laurel POTW Number 1 is located at 1285 Centerville Road in Jones County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,863 people in the Jones County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Pascagoula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. publicly owned treatment works, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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