Overview
TUNICA CO U D ROBINSONVILLE serves approximately 9,400 people in Tunica County, Mississippi. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
TUNICA CO U D ROBINSONVILLE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tunica County, Mississippi, serving a population of about 9,400 residents. The facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the surrounding community. As a U.S. plant of this scale, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Typical treatment for plants serving this population includes secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River is a major waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish and wildlife. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf, making effective treatment critical for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the town of Robinsonville.
The plant serves approximately 9,400 residents in the Tunica County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed.
As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal and state effluent standards.
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