Overview
Fort Smith Massard Creek WWTP serves Barling, Arkansas, treating wastewater for approximately 39,673 people. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program.
Fort Smith Massard Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barling, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. Serving a population of around 39,673, the plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the Fort Smith metropolitan area. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a major river system that supports diverse aquatic life and regional water supplies.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Arkansas River basin, a tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The Arkansas River is an important water resource for irrigation, recreation, and municipal supply in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on D Street in Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 39,673 people in the Barling and Fort Smith area.
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. Facilities of this size typically must meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
Plants serving around 40,000 people in the US generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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