Overview
WEST POINT POTW WEST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving West Point, Mississippi, USA. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,800 residents under the US Clean Water Act framework.
WEST POINT POTW WEST is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,814 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, WEST POINT POTW WEST 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 scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tombigbee River basin, part of the larger Mobile River system that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tombigbee River basin, which flows southward to join the Alabama River and form the Mobile River, emptying into Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The region's warm, humid climate and agricultural landscape make nutrient management important for preventing downstream eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
WEST POINT POTW WEST is located in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,814 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Tombigbee River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge or trickling filters) to meet EPA secondary treatment standards, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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