Overview
Clinton West WWTP is an advanced treatment plant serving 813 people in Clinton, Arkansas. It discharges 567.81 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 5678.10 units.
Clinton West WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 813 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. As part of the state's wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs discharge permits and treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 5678.10 units and a current discharge volume of 567.81 units, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The plant is assumed to be active based on reported discharge data. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Clinton West WWTP is located in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 813 residents.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a high level of pollutant removal beyond secondary treatment.
As a US facility, Clinton West WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small plants in the US often use advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters. The Clean Water Act requires secondary treatment as a minimum, but advanced treatment may be needed for nutrient removal.
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