Overview
Etowah WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 351 people in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 264.98 units.
Etowah WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It serves a small population of 351 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the Mississippi River region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 264.98 units and an average daily discharge of 113.56 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Etowah WWTP is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 351 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, Etowah WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment or the EPA. Secondary treatment is mandated for plants of this scale.
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