Overview
Carthage WWTP is an advanced treatment facility in Dallas County, Arkansas, serving 343 people. It discharges 3.79 million gallons per day and has a designed capacity of 340.69 million gallons per day.
Carthage WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 343 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 340.69 million gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 3.79 million gallons per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating ample headroom for future growth. The treatment level exceeds the secondary treatment standard typically required for small communities, providing enhanced environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Ouachita River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and streams, which are important for biodiversity and recreational use.
Environmental context
Carthage WWTP discharges into the Ouachita River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and mussel species, and the advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in these ecologically sensitive waters. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
Carthage WWTP is located on Bypass Road in Dallas County, Arkansas, United States, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of 343 residents, typical of a small rural wastewater facility.
Carthage WWTP uses advanced treatment processes to remove pollutants, providing a higher level of treatment than the standard secondary treatment required for most US plants.
The plant discharges into the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico, helping protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a US facility, Carthage WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, which set limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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