Overview
Leachville WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving Caraway, Arkansas. It treats wastewater for about 1,993 people and discharges 560.24 units of treated effluent daily.
Leachville WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Caraway, Arkansas, United States. It serves a population of approximately 1,993 people, reflecting a small community scale typical of rural Arkansas. The plant is situated in Craighead County, part of the Mississippi River watershed. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Its designed capacity is 870.64 units, with a current discharge volume of 560.24 units. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from Leachville WWTP ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin, contributing to the water quality of this major river system. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to mitigate hypoxia in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Leachville WWTP is located at 398 West Tennessee Street, Caraway, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,993 people in the Caraway area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mississippi River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Small US plants often use advanced treatment to meet local water quality standards, especially if discharging to sensitive waters. Leachville WWTP uses advanced treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and environmental context.
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