Overview
Maumelle WWTP serves approximately 17,163 residents in Maumelle, Arkansas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Maumelle WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Maumelle, Arkansas, serving a population of about 17,163. The plant is situated in Pulaski County, within the Arkansas River basin, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a U.S. facility, Maumelle WWTP 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. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows southeast to the Mississippi River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region, including recreational and industrial uses.
Environmental context
Maumelle WWTP discharges into the Arkansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed that drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River in this reach supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation. Downstream, the river contributes to the nutrient load in the Gulf, where seasonal hypoxia is a concern. The plant's location inland and its regulatory oversight help mitigate local impacts on water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Maumelle WWTP is located at 424 Hyman Drive, Maumelle, Arkansas, United States, in Pulaski County.
Maumelle WWTP serves approximately 17,163 residents in the city of Maumelle and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Maumelle WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes and disinfection. Nutrient removal may be required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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