Overview
QUITMAN POTW serves approximately 2,808 residents in Quitman, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
QUITMAN POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Quitman, Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,808 people, classifying it as a small community facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local sanitation and environmental protection. As a U.S. facility, QUITMAN POTW is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's design and operation align with these federal standards, ensuring treated water quality before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Pascagoula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. Proper treatment at QUITMAN POTW helps protect downstream water quality and maintains the health of the riverine ecosystem.
Environmental context
QUITMAN POTW discharges into the Pascagoula River basin, a major watershed in southeastern Mississippi that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The basin supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests, and is home to several sensitive species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant system.
Frequently asked questions
QUITMAN POTW is located in Quitman, Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It serves the local community with municipal wastewater treatment.
QUITMAN POTW serves approximately 2,808 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the Quitman area.
QUITMAN POTW discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Pascagoula River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The discharge is regulated under the Clean Water Act.
QUITMAN POTW operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. This framework sets effluent limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For small communities around 2,800 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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