Newton POTW - Cedar Grove, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

Newton POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 3770 Cedar Grove Road in Cedar Grove, Newton County, Mississippi. It serves a population of approximately 3,699 residents in this rural community within the state's eastern region. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet federal standards. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees compliance with state water quality regulations. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Pearl River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and recreational water uses.

Newton POTW discharges into tributaries of the Pearl River basin, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of freshwater species and contribute to the ecological health of the Gulf Coast. Protecting this watershed is important for maintaining water quality in both local streams and the broader marine environment.