Havana WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Yell County, Arkansas

Havana WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 375 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients or pathogens. With a designed capacity of 757.08 million gallons and an actual discharge volume of 22.71 million gallons per year, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating ample headroom for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities and agriculture.

The plant discharges into receiving waters that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water and recreational opportunities for communities downstream. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in the region.