Okolona WWTP: Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Okolona, Arkansas

Okolona WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Okolona, Arkansas, a small town in Clark County. The facility serves a population of 147 and provides advanced treatment, reflecting a commitment to high effluent quality standards. The plant's designed capacity is 132.49 volume units, and it currently discharges 26.50 volume units of treated wastewater. 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. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is important for protecting sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Ouachita River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact on the watershed.

The plant discharges into a local waterway that flows into the Ouachita River, part of the Mississippi River basin. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Advanced treatment ensures that nutrient and pollutant loads are minimized, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.