LURAND POTW - Boone, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

LURAND POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Boone, Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a small population of 255 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, away from coastal zones, and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EPA for most municipal facilities. Its designed capacity matches the current discharge volume of 75.71 units, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This region is part of the larger Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the central United States. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River Basin supports a wide range of aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of this vast watershed.