Sedgwick WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Sedgwick, Arkansas

Sedgwick WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sedgwick, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The plant serves a small population of 152 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and treats wastewater from the local area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 94.64 units and a discharge volume of 83.28 units, indicating it operates below capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level NPDES permits that regulate effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Sedgwick WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River basin. These waters eventually flow into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life along the way. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland watershed.

Sedgwick WWTP discharges into local tributaries of the Mississippi River basin, which ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support a variety of freshwater species and are part of a larger ecosystem that includes migratory fish and waterfowl. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, contributing to the health of downstream aquatic habitats.