Overview
Oxford POTW serves approximately 52,000 people in Markette, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Oxford POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Markette, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. It serves a population of about 52,000, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Oxford POTW is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect receiving waters, and treatment typically includes secondary or advanced processes for plants of this scale. The plant discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. The downstream environment includes the Yocona River and the Tallahatchie River, which flow into the Yazoo River and then the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Yocona River, part of the Mississippi River basin. Downstream waters flow through the Tallahatchie and Yazoo Rivers before reaching the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region's clay soils and agricultural runoff can contribute to nutrient loading, making effective treatment critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Oxford POTW is located in Markette, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States.
Oxford POTW serves approximately 52,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Yocona River, part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Oxford POTW operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment (biological processes) as a minimum, with many incorporating advanced treatment for nutrient removal to meet NPDES permit limits.
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