Western Lawrence Co WWTD - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Lawrence County, Arkansas

Western Lawrence Co WWTD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 590 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all point source discharges. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 541.31 units and an actual discharge volume of 367.19 units, the facility operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treatment level exceeds the secondary treatment standard typically required for small communities. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in a region where agriculture and natural habitats depend on clean water. Its inland location reduces direct marine impact.

The plant discharges into streams within the Mississippi River watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf.