PUBLIC NOTICE

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
OFFICE OF POLLUTION CONTROL
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TOWN OF PRENTISS
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF PRENTISS
SRF C280942-01
MAY 27, 2026

All projects funded under the Mississippi Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Program undergo a review to determine whether the proposed project will have a significant impact on the environment. In making this determination, the Department assumes that all of the facilities and actions recommended in the facilities plan will be implemented. The facilities plan for this project is entitled “Wastewater Facilities Plan for the Town of Prentiss” dated May 7, 2026, and prepared by Dungan Engineering.
The proposed project includes rehabilitating approximately 9,300 linear feet of the town’s gravity sewer system, raising approximately nine (9) manholes, and adding approximately two (2) manholes, ten (10) point repairs (all sizes 8 depths), and all related appurtenances. The estimated project cost is $705,068.00, and the anticipated loan amount is $705,068.00 (with an anticipated subsidy amount of $564,054.40). The location of the proposed project is throughout the whole town.
The Mississippi Office of Pollution Control has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for receiving a categorical exclusion from further environmental review. However, this determination can be revoked if significant adverse information becomes available. To review the facilities plan or submit comments regarding the proposed project, please contact Dana Watkins, Office of Pollution Control, P. O. Box 2261, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, phone 601-961-5309 no later than June 26, 2026.

Brent Jones, P.E., Chief
Construction Branch

Prentiss Headlight:
May 27, 2026
SRF C280942-01