Newark WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Independence County, Arkansas

Newark WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 1,176 residents, providing essential sanitation services to the local community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 units and a current discharge volume of 450.46 units, the plant has operational headroom to accommodate future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Mississippi River basin. This contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The White River watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. Proper secondary treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important river system.