TUNICA COUNTY UTIL DIST CUTOFF Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tunica County, Mississippi

TUNICA COUNTY UTIL DIST CUTOFF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 950 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required for most municipal facilities in the United States. With a designed capacity of 946.35 megaliters, the plant currently treats an annual volume of 189.27 megaliters, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth. The facility is operated by the local utility district as part of the county's wastewater infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment, including important fisheries and migratory bird habitats.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a large watershed that includes sensitive delta ecosystems. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.