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Foreman WWTP - Rocky Comfort, Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Rocky Comfort, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Foreman WWTP in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas, serves about 1,011 people with advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.

Foreman WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas, within Little River County. Serving a population of approximately 1,011, the plant is part of the state's wastewater infrastructure for rural communities. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment standard typical for small US facilities. With a designed capacity of about 1,060 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of around 750 cubic meters per day, it operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, which requires NPDES permits for such discharges. Treated effluent from the plant flows into nearby streams that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, supporting diverse species in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local creeks that are part of the Red River watershed, which flows south to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area features forested and agricultural land, and the plant's advanced treatment helps protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Frequently asked questions

Foreman WWTP is located at 4100 AR 108 in Rocky Comfort, Little River County, Arkansas, United States.

The plant serves approximately 1,011 people in the Rocky Comfort area.

Foreman WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients.

As a US facility, Foreman WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit regulating its discharges to surface waters.

Small plants in Arkansas often use lagoon or mechanical treatment systems. Advanced treatment like at Foreman WWTP is common where nutrient removal is needed to protect sensitive water bodies.

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