Fouke WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Miller County, Arkansas

Fouke WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Miller County, Arkansas, serving a population of 859. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. The plant's designed capacity is 643.52 million gallons, with an actual discharge volume of 11.36 million gallons per day. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. Advanced treatment is typical for plants protecting sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from Fouke WWTP ultimately drains into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.

Fouke WWTP discharges into the Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides important migratory corridors for birds and fish. The advanced treatment level helps maintain water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.