Gurdon WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Clark County, Arkansas

Gurdon WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,212 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant employs advanced treatment technology, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other contaminants. With a designed capacity of 3,255.44 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 806.29 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating efficient management. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ouachita River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Ouachita River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies and supporting diverse aquatic life in the region.