Overview
Imboden WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 677 people in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Imboden WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, serving a small population of 677 residents. The facility is situated near US 63 and US 412, providing essential sanitation services to the rural community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 567.81 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 200.63 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets strict limits on pollutant discharges. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Black River, a tributary of the White River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Black River watershed, which flows into the White River and then the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic species and provides important habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment ensures minimal impact on the sensitive downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Imboden WWTP is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, near the intersection of US 63 and US 412, serving the local community of Imboden.
The plant serves a population of 677 residents, providing wastewater treatment for a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Black River watershed, which flows into the White River and eventually the Mississippi River.
Imboden WWTP provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As a U.S. facility, Imboden WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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