Overview
Forrest City WWTP serves Redfern, Arkansas, treating wastewater for approximately 15,371 people. The plant is located inland in St. Francis County and operates under U.S. EPA NPDES permitting.
Forrest City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Redfern, Arkansas, within St. Francis County. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,371 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that flows into the Gulf of Mexico, making proper treatment essential for downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Forrest City WWTP is located in Redfern, St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,371 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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