Overview
Mulberry WWTP serves the city of Mulberry, Arkansas, treating wastewater for a population of 1,655. The plant discharges into local waterways, supporting the Arkansas River basin.
Mulberry WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South Main Street in Mulberry, Crawford County, Arkansas. It serves a population of approximately 1,655 residents, making it a small-scale treatment plant in the rural setting of western Arkansas. As a US-based plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Mulberry WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or lagoon systems to meet state and federal effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows southeast to the Mississippi River and into the Gulf of Mexico. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for regional agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
Mulberry WWTP discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River system. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species such as catfish and bass, and are used for irrigation and recreation. The plant's location in the Ozark foothills means it operates in a region with sensitive karst geology, where groundwater protection is a key concern.
Frequently asked questions
Mulberry WWTP is located on South Main Street in Mulberry, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,655 residents in the city of Mulberry and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Mulberry WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment through an NPDES permit.
Small plants in the US often use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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