SHANNON POTW Lagoon No 1, Shannon

Overview

SHANNON POTW Lagoon No 1 is a secondary treatment plant in Shannon, Mississippi, serving 826 people. It discharges 124.92 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons.

SHANNON POTW Lagoon No 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Shannon, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a small population of 826 residents in the Lee County area, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 567.81 million gallons and an annual discharge volume of 124.92 million gallons, the facility has significant reserve capacity. As a small agglomeration, it meets the national standards for secondary treatment set by the EPA. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tombigbee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tombigbee River watershed, which flows into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic species and is important for migratory birds. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the ecologically sensitive Gulf Coast area.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Chiwappa Avenue in Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi, United States.

The plant serves a population of 826 residents in the Shannon area.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Tombigbee River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Permits are issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.