Overview
Greenbrier WWTP serves approximately 4,706 residents in Greenbrier, Arkansas, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act via EPA NPDES permits.
Greenbrier WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greenbrier, Arkansas, serving a population of about 4,706. The plant is situated inland in Faulkner County, away from coastal areas, and is part of the region's water management infrastructure. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Greenbrier WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Treatment requirements are determined by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, with secondary treatment being typical for plants of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River watershed, contributing to the Mississippi River basin. The surrounding area features a mix of residential and agricultural land use, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality.
Environmental context
Greenbrier WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Greenbrier WWTP is located at 28 Amber Road, Greenbrier, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States.
Greenbrier WWTP serves approximately 4,706 residents in the Greenbrier area.
Greenbrier WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River watershed, part of the Mississippi River basin.
Greenbrier WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated via an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For small municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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