Cherry Valley WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cherry Valley, Arkansas

Cherry Valley WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas. Serving a population of 651, the plant provides advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal influences, and supports the small community's sanitation needs. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 567.81 and an actual discharge volume of 484.53, the plant operates efficiently within its capacity. As a US facility, it falls under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from Cherry Valley WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the overall health of the Mississippi River ecosystem. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.

Cherry Valley WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural and natural habitats, and the plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to mitigate hypoxia in the Gulf. The area is part of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, an ecologically significant region for migratory birds and aquatic species.