Overview
Emerson WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 368 people in Emerson, Arkansas. It discharges approximately 196.84 megaliters per year and operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Emerson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on South Davis Street in Emerson, Columbia County, Arkansas. The facility serves a small population of 368 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 196.84 megaliters, it operates slightly above its nominal capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets stringent effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ouachita River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ouachita River, which flows south through Arkansas and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River. The Ouachita River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Emerson WWTP is located on South Davis Street in Emerson, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States.
Emerson WWTP serves a population of 368 residents in the Emerson area.
The plant discharges approximately 196.84 megaliters of treated wastewater annually.
As a U.S. facility, Emerson WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
Emerson WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants.
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