Overview
VERONA POTW serves approximately 2,773 residents in Verona, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards for municipal facilities.
VERONA POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Doris Street in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi. The facility serves a population of about 2,773 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, VERONA POTW operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and likely permitted through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Tombigbee River basin, which flows southward to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a larger watershed that includes ecologically sensitive areas such as wetlands and coastal estuaries.
Environmental context
VERONA POTW discharges into a tributary of the Tombigbee River, which flows through northeastern Mississippi into Alabama and eventually empties into Mobile Bay. The Mobile Bay estuary is a productive ecosystem supporting diverse fish, shellfish, and migratory bird populations. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this downstream environment, which is important for both ecological health and regional recreational activities.
Frequently asked questions
VERONA POTW is located on Doris Street in Verona, Lee County, Mississippi, United States.
VERONA POTW serves approximately 2,773 residents in the Verona area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Tombigbee River basin, which flows to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, VERONA POTW operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the NPDES program, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small plants like VERONA POTW, secondary treatment is standard, typically involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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