MEADVILLE POTW - Bude, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

MEADVILLE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bude, Franklin County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 466 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near US 84 and operates as part of the local wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 454.25 thousand gallons per day and a current discharge volume of 174.13 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Mississippi River basin. This region is part of the Lower Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant area.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Lower Mississippi River watershed is a major ecological corridor, supporting fish, waterfowl, and other wildlife. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and the Gulf's coastal zone.