Overview
Nashville WWTP serves approximately 4,627 people in Pike County, Arkansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permitting program for municipal wastewater treatment.
Nashville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pike County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a population of about 4,627 residents in the Nashville area, operating as part of the region's public sanitation infrastructure. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, Nashville WWTP is subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act. This regulatory framework requires permits that set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's water quality standards. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways within the Ouachita River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a role in protecting water quality in the surrounding rural watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Nashville WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Ouachita River, which flows south through Arkansas and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River and emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed includes forested areas and agricultural land, making the plant's nutrient removal important for preventing algal blooms in downstream water bodies. The region supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and freshwater mussels.
Frequently asked questions
Nashville WWTP is located on AR 27 in Pike County, Arkansas, United States. It serves the Nashville area within the county.
The plant serves approximately 4,627 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ouachita River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. It helps protect water quality in the Ouachita River basin.
Nashville WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) as required by the Clean Water Act. This permit program sets effluent limits to ensure discharges meet water quality standards for the receiving water body.
For small municipal plants in Arkansas, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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