Clarendon WWTP - Monroe County, Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Clarendon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Monroe County, Arkansas, serving a population of approximately 1,664 residents. The plant operates as part of the region's water infrastructure, managing an average daily flow of 965.28 cubic meters with a designed capacity of 2,649.78 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment facility, Clarendon WWTP meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants. The plant's discharge is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The treated effluent from Clarendon WWTP is discharged into local streams that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, including wetlands that provide flood control and wildlife habitat. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and communities.