Overview
WOODLAND POTW is a secondary treatment plant serving 182 people in Woodland, Mississippi. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
WOODLAND POTW is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Woodland, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It serves a small population of 182 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near MS 15 and operates as part of the local infrastructure managed by the town. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 113.56 volume units and an average daily discharge of 34.07 units, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent from WOODLAND POTW is discharged into nearby streams that drain into the Tombigbee River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the protection of local aquatic habitats and downstream water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Tombigbee River basin, which flows southward to Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
WOODLAND POTW is located near MS 15 in Woodland, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States.
WOODLAND POTW serves a population of 182 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Tombigbee River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
WOODLAND POTW provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a municipal plant in the U.S., WOODLAND POTW operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its discharge meets federal and state water quality standards.
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