Crawfordsville WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Crittenden County, Arkansas

Crawfordsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 479 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge. The plant's advanced treatment level exceeds the secondary treatment requirements typical under the US Clean Water Act for facilities of this scale. With a designed capacity of 302.83 and a discharge volume of 348.26, the plant effectively manages local wastewater flows. Operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that drain into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in this agriculturally important region.

The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Mississippi River, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a large river system that experiences seasonal flooding and nutrient loading. The advanced treatment helps reduce pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream wetlands and coastal zones.