Overview
Lonoke WWTP serves approximately 4,245 residents in Lonoke, Arkansas. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations and discharges into the local watershed.
Lonoke WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lonoke, Arkansas, serving a population of about 4,245 people. The plant is situated in the Arkansas River basin and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this small community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Lonoke WWTP ultimately drains into the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Lonoke WWTP discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River carries water to the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones. Proper treatment at Lonoke WWTP helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
Lonoke WWTP is located in Lonoke, Arkansas, United States, along AR 31 in Lonoke County.
Lonoke WWTP serves approximately 4,245 residents in the city of Lonoke and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
Lonoke WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment oversees permitting and compliance.
For small communities like Lonoke, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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