Overview
Senatobia POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,700 residents in Senatobia, Mississippi. The facility discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Senatobia POTW is a publicly owned treatment works located in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi. The plant serves a population of about 6,682 people, making it a small-to-medium municipal facility typical of rural communities in the southeastern United States. As a U.S. wastewater facility, Senatobia POTW operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is generally required, though specific treatment levels may vary based on discharge requirements and state regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
Senatobia POTW discharges into local tributaries that flow into the Coldwater River, a major waterway in northern Mississippi. The Coldwater River joins the Tallahatchie River, which eventually feeds into the Yazoo River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish and macroinvertebrate communities, and provides drinking water sources for downstream communities. Maintaining effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of these interconnected water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Senatobia POTW is located on Heard Street in Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,682 residents in the Senatobia area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries that flow into the Coldwater River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Senatobia POTW operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For small-to-medium municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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