Overview
West Memphis WWTP serves approximately 26,245 people in West Memphis, Arkansas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater into the Mississippi River basin.
West Memphis WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of around 26,245 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US 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. For communities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Mississippi River and its delta ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a major migratory route for waterfowl. Nutrient management is important to prevent hypoxic zones in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
West Memphis WWTP is located in West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States, near the Mississippi River.
The plant serves approximately 26,245 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Mississippi River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in the US, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal effluent standards for organic matter and solids.
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