East Camden Shumaker PSC Wastewater Treatment Plant, Calhoun County, Arkansas

East Camden Shumaker PSC is a wastewater treatment plant located on Bear Road in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 931 residents, placing it in the small community category. As a municipal plant in rural Arkansas, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. For small communities in Arkansas, typical treatment includes secondary treatment or equivalent, often using lagoon systems or package plants. The population served suggests a modest-scale facility. The plant's discharge ultimately enters the Ouachita River basin, which flows south through Arkansas and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River. The Ouachita River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The plant discharges into the Ouachita River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Ouachita River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.