Overview
Barling WWTP serves approximately 4,649 residents in Barling, Arkansas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Barling WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on East Church Street in Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 4,649 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for U.S. wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Barling WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality issues permits for such plants, typically requiring secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available in this dataset. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows southeast through Arkansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is used for recreation and downstream water supply. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Arkansas River basin.
Environmental context
Barling WWTP discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River in this region supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Barling WWTP is located on East Church Street in Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.
Barling WWTP serves approximately 4,649 residents in the Barling area.
Barling WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
Barling WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality.
In the U.S., municipal wastewater plants serving populations around 4,600 typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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