LULA POTW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lula, Mississippi

LULA POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lula, Coahoma County, Mississippi. The facility serves a small population of 225 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 166.56 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 75.71 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream ecosystems and recreational uses in the Mississippi Delta area.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.