Dumas WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dumas, Arkansas

Dumas WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dumas, Arkansas, serving a population of about 4,706. The plant is situated in the Mississippi River Delta region, an area characterized by flat terrain and agricultural activity. As a small to medium-sized facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Facilities of this scale typically employ biological treatment followed by disinfection. Regulatory compliance is ensured through state-issued NPDES permits. Treated effluent from Dumas WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at plants like Dumas helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.

Dumas WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The region's flat topography and agricultural land use contribute to nutrient runoff concerns. The plant's treatment helps mitigate local impacts on water quality and supports the ecological health of the Mississippi River Basin, an important migratory corridor for birds and fish.