Murfreesboro WWTP | Wastewater Treatment Plant in Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Murfreesboro WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Burnham Street in Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas. The plant serves a small community of about 1,641 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this rural area. As a small-scale facility in the United States, the plant 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 equivalent technologies to meet state and federal effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ouachita River basin, ultimately contributing to the Mississippi River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Ouachita River, which flows south through Arkansas and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River. The Ouachita River supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.