Overview
Harrisburg WWTP serves Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA, treating wastewater for a population of 2,288. The plant discharges into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Harrisburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,288 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a small-scale facility, Harrisburg WWTP is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. Typical plants of this size employ biological treatment methods to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams or rivers that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting recreational and agricultural water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the watershed, reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to downstream hypoxia zones.
Frequently asked questions
Harrisburg WWTP is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 2,288 residents, typical of a small municipal wastewater facility in rural Arkansas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality.
Small plants like Harrisburg WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for organic removal and disinfection.
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