Overview
Pontotoc Wastewater Treatment Facility serves the city of Pontotoc, Mississippi, treating wastewater for approximately 5,662 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act regulatory framework.
Pontotoc Wastewater Treatment Facility is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a population of about 5,662 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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. These permits set effluent limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the region. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream environments, including the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Tombigbee River system, part of the larger Mobile River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and invertebrates. Downstream waters eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient management is critical to mitigate hypoxic zones. The plant's discharge must comply with state water quality standards to protect these interconnected ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 440 Five Star Road, Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States, within Pontotoc County.
The facility serves approximately 5,662 residents of Pontotoc, Mississippi.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Tombigbee River system, part of the Mobile River basin, eventually reaching 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.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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