H A C T WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Lonoke County, Arkansas

H A C T WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It serves a small population of 562 residents, providing advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. With a designed capacity of 734.37 units and a current discharge volume of 469.39 units, the facility operates below its full capacity. This suggests adequate headroom for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Mississippi River system, by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads. Its advanced treatment level helps meet stringent water quality standards for the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger system affected by nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment helps minimize the plant's contribution to downstream eutrophication and maintains water quality for recreational and ecological uses.