Overview
OKOLONA POTW SOUTH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,777 residents in Okolona, Mississippi. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
OKOLONA POTW SOUTH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on South Carter Street in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,777 residents, placing it in the small community category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a plant in the United States, OKOLONA POTW SOUTH operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary treatment or equivalent, with disinfection to meet water quality standards for the receiving water body. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Tombigbee River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tombigbee River watershed, which flows southward to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and freshwater mussels. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
OKOLONA POTW SOUTH is located on South Carter Street in Okolona, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,777 residents in the Okolona area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Tombigbee River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in Mississippi typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, followed by disinfection, to meet state water quality standards.
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