SUNFLOWER POTW - Sunflower, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

SUNFLOWER POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sunflower, Mississippi, United States. It serves a population of approximately 1,039 residents, providing essential wastewater treatment for this small community in the Mississippi Delta region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 302.83 cubic meters per day, it operates well within its capacity. The plant is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Yazoo River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the Mississippi River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions downstream.

The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Yazoo River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River watershed is one of the largest in North America, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the ecologically sensitive Mississippi Delta region.