SUMMIT POTW EAST - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Pike County, Mississippi

SUMMIT POTW EAST is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pike County, Mississippi, serving a small population of 330 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local watershed. The plant has a designed capacity of 378.54 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 196.84 cubic meters. As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, setting strict limits on effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into nearby streams that flow into the Pearl River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse species in the region's freshwater and estuarine environments.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Pearl River, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes freshwater wetlands and estuarine habitats that support fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps protect these sensitive ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.