Tishomingo POTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tishomingo, Mississippi

Tishomingo POTW is a publicly owned treatment works located on Trace Street in Tishomingo, Mississippi. The plant serves a small population of 332 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 302.83 thousand cubic meters, the plant currently treats approximately 75.71 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating available capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tennessee River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region's streams and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into small streams in the Tennessee River basin, which flow into the Tennessee River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, requiring effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads.