Overview
Danville WWTP serves approximately 2,400 residents in Danville, Arkansas. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, treating municipal wastewater before discharge.
Danville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 429 East 6th Street in Danville, Arkansas, serving a population of about 2,409. As a small community plant in Yell County, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting public health. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through EPA NPDES permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The facility is expected to comply with national effluent guidelines for small communities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River watershed, contributing to the Mississippi River basin. Its operations help maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, including the Arkansas River and the Mississippi River Delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for downstream ecosystems and regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Danville WWTP is located at 429 East 6th Street in Danville, Arkansas, United States.
Danville WWTP serves approximately 2,409 residents in the Danville area.
Danville WWTP discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River watershed.
Danville WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Plants of this scale typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent standards.
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