RAYMOND POTW WEST - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Hinds County, Mississippi

RAYMOND POTW WEST is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hinds County, Mississippi, within the United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 999 residents, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater for a rural or suburban area. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity and discharge volume of 567.81 units, the plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for such facilities. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated, but advanced treatment goes beyond that standard. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the environmental health of the surrounding area.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River, a major waterway that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating hypoxia in the Gulf.