Overview
West Fork WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 2,317 people in West Fork, Arkansas. It discharges 458.04 million gallons per year and has a designed capacity of 378.54 million gallons per year.
West Fork WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in West Fork, Arkansas, serving a population of 2,317. The facility operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for the city and surrounding area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 378.54 million gallons per year and an annual discharge volume of 458.04 million gallons, the plant manages wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Arkansas River watershed, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the environmental health of the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Arkansas River basin. The Arkansas River flows through Arkansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment at West Fork WWTP reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication and protect aquatic life in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
West Fork WWTP is located at 366 Northwood Avenue, West Fork, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 2,317 people in the West Fork area.
West Fork WWTP provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a US facility, West Fork WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Advanced treatment plants like this often have stricter permit limits to protect water quality.
The plant discharges approximately 458.04 million gallons per year, with a designed capacity of 378.54 million gallons per year.
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