Overview
Grady WWTP is a secondary treatment plant in Lincoln County, Arkansas, serving 449 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Grady WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 449 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the rural community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The facility has a designed capacity of 416.39 volume units and a discharge volume of 223.34 units. The treated effluent from Grady WWTP is discharged into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse fish and wildlife populations.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small tributaries within the Arkansas River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local waterways support aquatic life and are part of a larger ecosystem that includes migratory fish and waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this rural area helps maintain the ecological balance of the downstream river systems.
Frequently asked questions
Grady WWTP is located on County Road 57 in Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a small community of 449 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Grady WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which set effluent limits for secondary treatment.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This level effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids to protect receiving waters.
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