Banks WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Banks, Arkansas

Banks WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Banks, Bradley County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 124 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 discharges into surface waters. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 136.27 million gallons per day and currently discharges 11.36 million gallons per day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Ouachita River or the Saline River, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

Banks WWTP discharges into a local water body within the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area includes forested wetlands and agricultural lands, and the plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading that could contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf. The facility supports the ecological health of local streams and rivers.