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Wastewater permitting activities handled by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Industries wishing to discharge to waters of the state must obtain an National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit from the state. Because of the abundant surface water in Mississippi, there are many locations for discharge.
Unlike most states, the federal pretreatment program in Mississippi is run at the state level, as opposed to the city level. Therefore, those industries seeking to discharge to municipal systems must obtain a pretreatment permit from the state. Generally, most municipalities in Mississippi have adequate wastewater systems. Also, the state has developed general permits for several stormwater related industrial activities, including construction stormwater runoff.
