NOXAPATER NORTH LAGOON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Winston County, Mississippi

NOXAPATER NORTH LAGOON is a wastewater treatment facility located in Winston County, Mississippi, United States. Serving a small population of 441 residents, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With an annual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters and a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters, the facility operates below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Pearl River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological health of the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into streams within the Pearl River basin, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and forests, and provides critical ecosystem services such as flood control and water filtration. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream environments from eutrophication.