Overview
Oma Sewer District is a projected secondary treatment plant serving 600 people in Oma, Mississippi. It discharges 283.91 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, supporting local water quality.
Oma Sewer District is a planned wastewater treatment facility located in Oma, Lawrence County, Mississippi. Designed to serve a population of 600, the plant will provide secondary treatment for the small rural community, addressing local sanitation needs. The plant will operate under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 283.91 cubic meters per day, it is sized appropriately for the projected flow. As a projected facility, it represents planned infrastructure to meet future demand. The treated effluent will be discharged into local waterways, ultimately draining into the Pearl River basin and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operation will help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Pearl River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Oma Sewer District is located at 85 Oma Main Street, Oma, Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 600 people in the Oma community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater plants must meet secondary treatment standards. The plant will operate under an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants serving around 600 people typically use secondary treatment, often with lagoon or package plant systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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