Luxora WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Luxora, Arkansas

Luxora WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Luxora, Arkansas, a small town in Mississippi County. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,178 residents and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 870.64 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 147.63 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This river system supports a wide range of aquatic species and is a critical migratory route for waterfowl and fish. The secondary treatment process helps mitigate nutrient pollution, which is a key concern in the Gulf of Mexico's hypoxic zone.