Overview
Haskell South WWTP serves approximately 4,000 residents in Haskell, Arkansas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Haskell South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haskell, Saline County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 3,990, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US inland communities. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent limits set by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. The plant's design capacity and treatment process details are not publicly available in this dataset. The plant discharges treated effluent to a receiving water body within the Ouachita River basin, which flows southward through Arkansas and Louisiana before emptying into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect local streams and the broader Ouachita River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Ouachita River, which flows through the Gulf Coastal Plain region. The Ouachita River eventually joins the Mississippi River near the Louisiana border, contributing to the vast Mississippi River Delta ecosystem. This watershed supports fish populations, migratory birds, and wetland habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
Haskell South WWTP is located on Glen Oak Drive in Haskell, Saline County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,990 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under US wastewater treatment categories.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Ouachita River basin, which ultimately flows to the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, Haskell South WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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