Little Rock Fourche Creek WWTP, Little Rock

Overview

Little Rock Fourche Creek WWTP serves approximately 56,000 people in Little Rock, Arkansas. The plant discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.

The Little Rock Fourche Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving a population of about 56,000 residents. As part of the city's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing sewage from the state capital and surrounding areas. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The facility's treatment processes are designed to comply with federal and state regulations to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into Fourche Creek, which flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This drainage system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality, as the Mississippi River ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into Fourche Creek, a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The Arkansas River is a major waterway in the central United States, and maintaining water quality is critical for downstream communities and habitats.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Birdwood Drive in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States.

The plant serves approximately 56,199 people in the Little Rock area.

The treated effluent is discharged into Fourche Creek, which flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River.

The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. Facilities of this scale typically must meet secondary treatment standards.

Plants serving populations around 56,000 in the U.S. generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.