Overview
Heber Springs WWTP serves approximately 7,165 people in Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River basin.
Heber Springs WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, serving a population of around 7,165 residents. The plant is situated near Rivercrest Drive and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a facility serving a small community, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet secondary treatment standards typical for facilities of this scale under the Clean Water Act. The plant is expected to comply with effluent limitations designed to protect water quality. The facility's designed capacity and operational details are maintained by the local utility operator. The treated effluent from Heber Springs WWTP is discharged into a receiving water body that flows into the Little Red River, a tributary of the White River, which ultimately joins the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides recreational and ecological value to the region. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in the local streams and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Little Red River, which flows into the White River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species, including fish and invertebrates, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's water quality is important for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses such as fishing and boating.
Frequently asked questions
Heber Springs WWTP is located on Rivercrest Drive in Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States, serving the Heber Springs area.
The plant serves approximately 7,165 people in Cleburne County.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Little Red River, part of the White River basin.
As a US facility, Heber Springs WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Facilities of this scale in Arkansas typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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