Egypt WWTP - Secondary Treatment Facility in Egypt, Arkansas

Egypt WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Egypt, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 112 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated at 11045 Kings Highway, within the state's interior region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 94.64 million gallons per day, though current discharge volume is 3.79 million gallons per day, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal flows. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River basin. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. Its operation supports the protection of local streams and groundwater, maintaining water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for mitigating hypoxia in the Gulf.