PICKENS POTW - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pickens, Mississippi

PICKENS POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pickens, Holmes County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,310 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant employs secondary treatment processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 946.35 volume units and a current discharge volume of 102.21 volume units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating hypoxia in the Gulf.