Overview
Macon POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,200 residents in Macon, Mississippi. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with state-issued NPDES permits.
Macon POTW is a publicly owned treatment works serving the town of Macon in Noxubee County, Mississippi. The plant handles wastewater from a small community of about 3,200 people, typical of rural municipal systems in the southeastern United States. As a US facility, Macon POTW operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Plants serving populations under 10,000 are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards, which remove at least 85% of conventional pollutants. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance for such facilities. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife species native to the region.
Environmental context
Macon POTW discharges into tributaries of the Noxubee River, which flows into the Tombigbee River and then the Mobile River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds along the Mississippi Flyway. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Macon POTW is located on Gillespie Road in Macon, Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States.
Macon POTW serves approximately 3,200 residents in the town of Macon and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Noxubee River, part of the Tombigbee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Macon POTW operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Small municipal plants like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, using biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection or nutrient removal depending on local permit requirements.
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