Overview
Marianna North WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,495 people in Marianna, Arkansas. It discharges approximately 397.47 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,514.16 megaliters.
Marianna North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,495 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale treatment facility for the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater treatment. With a designed capacity of 1,514.16 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 397.47 megaliters, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. As an inland facility, the plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Mississippi River Basin, supporting regional water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Marianna North WWTP is located on US 79 in Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,495 residents in the Marianna area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Mississippi River Basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, it 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.
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