Overview
Tchula POTW serves approximately 1,870 residents in Tchula, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Tchula POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tchula, Holmes County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of about 1,870 people, classifying it as a small community system under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. Under the Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants in the United States are required to meet secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. For small systems like Tchula POTW, compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits is enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yazoo River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Yazoo River system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, making proper treatment essential to protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Tchula POTW discharges into tributaries of the Yazoo River, a major waterway in the Mississippi Delta region. The Yazoo River flows into the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds and freshwater species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Tchula POTW is located on Seely Avenue in Tchula, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States.
Tchula POTW serves approximately 1,870 residents in the Tchula area.
Tchula POTW discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Yazoo River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Tchula POTW operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits enforced by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For small municipal systems in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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