Overview
SUMMIT POTW NORTH is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pike County, Mississippi, serving 173 people. It discharges 26.50 volume units daily and has a designed capacity of 189.27 volume units.
SUMMIT POTW NORTH is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a small population of 173 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. As part of the state's wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients or pathogens. With a designed capacity of 189.27 volume units and a current discharge volume of 26.50 volume units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with standards for protecting sensitive water bodies, though the specific receiving water body is not identified. The treated effluent from SUMMIT POTW NORTH likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Pearl River basin or another nearby watershed, eventually draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's inland location, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still plays a role in maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects aquatic life in the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Pearl River basin, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and estuarine zones near the coast. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining oxygen levels in downstream waters. The facility's inland location means its effluent contributes to freshwater ecosystems before reaching the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
SUMMIT POTW NORTH is located at 1009 Highpoint Road, Pike County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves a population of 173 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely within the Pearl River basin, which eventually drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a U.S. facility, SUMMIT POTW NORTH operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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