Overview
Manila WWTP serves Big Lake, Arkansas, treating wastewater for a population of 3,342. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
Manila WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Big Lake, Mississippi County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,342 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the United States. As a US-based plant, Manila WWTP operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin. The receiving water body ultimately drains into the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Manila WWTP discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River is a major ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this extensive watershed, which faces challenges from nutrient pollution and hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Manila WWTP is located in Big Lake, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States.
Manila WWTP serves a population of approximately 3,342 people.
Manila WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Manila WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment or the EPA.
Small wastewater treatment plants in the US typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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