Fairfield Bay Dave Creek WWTP - Advanced Treatment in Arkansas

Fairfield Bay Dave Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Mockingbird Road in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of approximately 993 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect public health and the environment. The plant operates with advanced treatment processes, which exceed the secondary treatment standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act. It has a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average of 321.76 cubic meters per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. As a U.S. facility, it operates 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 streams that drain into the Arkansas River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication.