Overview
Helena_West Helena Helena WWTP serves approximately 7,700 residents in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. The plant discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, supporting local water quality in Phillips County.
The Helena_West Helena Helena WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, serving a population of about 7,700. Situated in Phillips County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a US 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 - Division of Environmental Quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the Mississippi River watershed, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this nationally significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which drains a vast area of the central United States before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The lower Mississippi River supports critical habitats for fish, mussels, and waterfowl. Nutrient management is a key concern in this watershed due to the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone, making effective wastewater treatment important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Helena-West Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, United States, near the Mississippi River.
The plant serves approximately 7,692 residents in the Helena-West Helena area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River watershed, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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