Overview
Berryville WWTP serves approximately 5,356 residents in Berryville, Arkansas. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring treated wastewater meets environmental standards before discharge.
Berryville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Berryville, Carroll County, Arkansas. Serving a population of about 5,356, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which is the standard for municipal wastewater treatment plants in the United States. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program governs its discharge, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets appropriate treatment levels for its size. The treated effluent from Berryville WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of nearby streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. Its operation helps maintain the ecological health of the region's watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the White River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. Downstream waters are used for recreation and municipal supply, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Berryville WWTP is located on Cedarvale Road in Berryville, Carroll County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,356 residents in the Berryville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the White River, part of the Mississippi River Basin.
As a U.S. municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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