Overview
MARKS POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 1,758 people in Riverview, Mississippi. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
MARKS POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Riverview, Quitman County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,758 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation within the region. As a U.S. facility, MARKS POTW operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along the way.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region's flat terrain and agricultural land use can contribute to nutrient runoff, making proper wastewater treatment critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
MARKS POTW is located on Riverview Road in Riverview, Quitman County, Mississippi, United States.
MARKS POTW serves a population of 1,758 people in the Riverview area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, MARKS POTW operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the state or EPA, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For small municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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