Overview
Bryant WWTP serves approximately 16,688 people in Bryant, Arkansas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act through EPA NPDES permits, discharging treated wastewater into the local watershed.
Bryant WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bryant, Saline County, Arkansas, serving a population of about 16,688. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed under state and federal regulations. As a U.S. facility of this scale, Bryant WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants serving this population typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant discharges into the Saline River watershed, which flows into the Ouachita River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining local water quality in this inland basin.
Environmental context
Bryant WWTP discharges into the Saline River watershed, part of the Ouachita River basin that drains into the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic species and are used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Bryant WWTP is located at 1072 Southwest 2nd Street in Bryant, Saline County, Arkansas, United States.
Bryant WWTP serves approximately 16,688 people in the Bryant area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Saline River watershed, which flows into the Ouachita River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Bryant WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Plants of this scale in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment as a minimum, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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