Cave City WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cave City, Arkansas

Cave City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Joseph Lane in Cave City, Independence County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,904 residents and is classified as a small agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the US Clean Water Act. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal or additional polishing to protect sensitive water bodies. The facility has a designed capacity of 1,703.43 million gallons per year and currently treats 670.02 million gallons annually. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the White River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The White River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.

Cave City WWTP discharges into streams that flow into the White River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The White River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests, and is home to numerous fish and bird species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient pollution, which is critical for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream river system and the Gulf of Mexico.