TUNICA CO UD WHITE OAK WWTF - Tunica County, Mississippi Wastewater Treatment Plant

TUNICA CO UD WHITE OAK WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States. The plant serves a small population of 440 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 200.63 thousand gallons per day, with a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates near full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Mississippi River, given the plant's location near the river. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the Lower Mississippi River basin.

The plant discharges into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River supports a rich ecosystem, including fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the river and the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient pollution can contribute to hypoxic zones.