Gentry WWTP - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gentry, Arkansas

Gentry WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gentry, Arkansas, serving a population of around 3,158. The plant is situated in Benton County in the northwestern part of the state, an area characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. As a small-scale treatment plant, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this community. Plants of this size in the United States typically operate under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. The NPDES program sets discharge limits and monitoring requirements to protect water quality. For small communities, secondary treatment is the standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from Gentry WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Illinois River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region.

Gentry WWTP discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Illinois River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's discharge must comply with state and federal standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.