Overview
Wilson WWTP in Golden Lake, Arkansas, serves 987 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 344.47 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 1135.62 thousand cubic meters.
Wilson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Golden Lake, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Serving a population of approximately 987, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity of 1135.62 thousand cubic meters per year indicates it can handle peak flows, while actual discharge volume is 344.47 thousand cubic meters annually. Treated effluent from Wilson WWTP is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
Wilson WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Wilson WWTP is located at West County Road 1020, Golden Lake, Mississippi County, Arkansas, 72395, United States.
Wilson WWTP serves a population of approximately 987 people.
Wilson WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin.
Wilson WWTP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
Wilson WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment and requires permits (NPDES) issued by the state or EPA.
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