UTICA POTW NORTH Wastewater Treatment Plant, Utica, Mississippi

UTICA POTW NORTH is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Utica, Hinds County, Mississippi. The plant serves a small population of 412 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges to surface waters. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. It has a designed capacity of 264.98 million gallons per year and currently discharges 113.56 million gallons annually. The facility is operated as part of the local municipal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body within the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for mitigating hypoxic zones in the Gulf.

The plant discharges into a water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest in North America, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The Gulf of Mexico experiences seasonal hypoxic zones due to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment at inland plants like UTICA POTW NORTH important for reducing downstream environmental impacts.