Overview
Clinton East WWTP serves the community of Clinton, Arkansas, with a population of approximately 2,600. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Arkansas River basin.
Clinton East WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas. Serving a population of about 2,600, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for discharges to surface waters. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet state and federal water quality standards, protecting public health and the environment. The treated effluent from Clinton East WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining water quality within the larger Mississippi River basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that drain into the Arkansas River, a key waterway in the south-central United States. The Arkansas River flows through Arkansas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife habitats. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and other pollutants, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Clinton East WWTP is located on Pond Road in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,600 people in the Clinton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Clinton East WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment or the EPA.
Small plants like Clinton East WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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