Overview
Monticello West WWTP serves approximately 6,100 residents in Monticello, Arkansas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Mississippi River basin.
Monticello West WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 6,117 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, the plant 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 - Division of Environmental Quality. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to a local receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Mississippi River basin, one of the largest drainage systems in North America. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support fish, migratory birds, and other wildlife. Maintaining effective treatment is important for preserving water quality in this extensive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Monticello West WWTP is located at 1258 Old Warren Road, Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,117 people in the Monticello area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body that drains into the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state effluent standards for organic matter and solids removal.
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