Overview
PICAYUNE POTW serves approximately 16,878 people in Picayune, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
PICAYUNE POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of about 16,878 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. plant, PICAYUNE POTW operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating a facility sized for its service population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Pearl River basin. The Pearl River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for fish and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
PICAYUNE POTW discharges into the Pearl River watershed, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The Pearl River estuary supports a rich ecosystem including oysters, shrimp, and migratory birds. Downstream, the river's floodplain forests provide critical habitat for numerous species, making effective wastewater treatment vital for maintaining ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
PICAYUNE POTW is located in Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 16,878 residents in the Picayune area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pearl River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment, including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards.
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