Overview
Southwest MS Community College operates an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pike County, Mississippi, serving 2,463 people with a discharge volume of 340.69 and designed capacity of 378.54.
Southwest MS Community College wastewater treatment plant is located in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a population of 2,463 and operates with advanced treatment processes, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 378.54, with a current discharge volume of 340.69, indicating operational efficiency. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent environmental requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting the region's water quality goals under the Clean Water Act.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger drainage system that influences the Gulf's nutrient dynamics. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating hypoxia risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Southwest Mississippi Community College on Johnston Station Road in Pike County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,463 people, primarily from the college and surrounding community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal and other tertiary processes to meet high effluent standards.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with discharge limits.
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