Garland WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Garland, Arkansas

Garland WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Garland, Miller County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 242 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 283.91 million gallons per day and an actual discharge volume of 3.79 million gallons per day, the facility operates well below its capacity. This suggests it is designed to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the Red River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports aquatic life in the region. As part of the US wastewater infrastructure, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that set discharge limits to safeguard the environment.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Red River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which can otherwise contribute to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.