Overview
Gosnell WWTP serves approximately 3,548 residents in Gosnell, Arkansas. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
Gosnell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gosnell, Arkansas, serving a population of about 3,548. The plant is situated in Mississippi County, part of the Mississippi River Delta region, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this small community. As a U.S. facility, Gosnell WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For plants serving populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's design capacity and treatment process details are not publicly available, but regulatory compliance is expected. The treated effluent from Gosnell WWTP ultimately drains into the Mississippi River watershed, a major waterway that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the rich aquatic habitats of the Mississippi River basin.
Environmental context
Gosnell WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that can contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Gosnell WWTP is located in Gosnell, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States, near the Mississippi River delta region.
The plant serves approximately 3,548 residents in the Gosnell area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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