Overview
Rector WWTP in Paragould, Arkansas provides advanced wastewater treatment for a small community. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting environmental health in the region.
Rector WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Paragould, Arkansas, serving a population of approximately 1,977 residents. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure in Greene County, operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,324.89 volume units and an average discharge volume of 817.65 units, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, a vast watershed that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, which is critical for mitigating hypoxia in the Gulf. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands, making nutrient removal important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Rector WWTP is located in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,977 residents.
Rector WWTP provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
Under the Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants in the US must obtain NPDES permits that set discharge limits. Rector WWTP's advanced treatment helps meet these standards, protecting water quality in receiving waters.
For small communities, typical treatment includes secondary or advanced processes, often with lagoon systems or package plants. Rector WWTP's advanced treatment goes beyond minimum requirements, ensuring high effluent quality.
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