RAYMOND POTW EAST - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Raymond, Mississippi

RAYMOND POTW EAST is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 residents, providing secondary treatment as part of the local sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 2,271.24 units and an average daily discharge of 787.37 units, the facility maintains a utilization rate well within its operational limits. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's aquatic ecosystems, supporting both environmental and public health objectives.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that experiences seasonal flooding and nutrient dynamics. The secondary treatment helps reduce pollutant loads to downstream environments, contributing to the ecological health of the Mississippi River basin.