Overview
Aubrey WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Lee County, Arkansas, serving 170 people. It discharges 208.20 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 302.83 units.
Aubrey WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 170 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 504 Lee Road 323, within the Mississippi River watershed. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 302.83 units and an average daily flow of 208.20 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits typically issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River, a major ecological and economic artery. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports water quality in the Lower Mississippi River basin, which is vital for biodiversity and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Lower Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating contributions to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone.
Frequently asked questions
Aubrey WWTP is located at 504 Lee Road 323 in Lee County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 170 residents in the rural Lee County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Aubrey WWTP uses advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a US facility, Aubrey WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets discharge limits. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards.
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