Overview
Tunica County Utility District White Oak is a secondary treatment plant serving 450 people in White Oak, Mississippi. It discharges 200.63 thousand cubic meters per year into local waterways.
Tunica County Utility District White Oak is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in White Oak, Mississippi, United States. The facility serves a small population of 450 residents in Tunica County, operating as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 200.63 thousand cubic meters per year and a discharge volume matching that figure, the facility operates at full capacity to meet local treatment needs. The treated effluent is discharged into nearby surface waters that drain into the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Mississippi River, one of the largest river systems in North America. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for downstream ecosystems, including the Mississippi River Delta and the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 100 Catalpa Drive, White Oak, Mississippi, United States, in Tunica County.
The plant serves a population of 450 residents in the White Oak area of Tunica County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
For small populations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which is what this plant provides.
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