WMUD Magnolia Heights POTW - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Vernon, Mississippi

WMUD Magnolia Heights POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Ratliff Road in Vernon, Madison County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 488 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant is part of the broader wastewater infrastructure managed by the WMUD (Water Management Utility District). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 378.54 units, and it currently treats an average daily flow of 302.83 units, indicating it operates below its full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Pearl River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Pearl River basin, which flows south through Mississippi and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides important ecosystem services. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the receiving waters and the Gulf ecosystem.