Overview
Plumerville WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 826 people in Plumerville, Arkansas. It discharges 321.76 thousand cubic meters annually with a designed capacity of 378.54 thousand cubic meters.
Plumerville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Plumerville, Conway County, Arkansas, United States. The facility serves a small population of 826 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated on Portland Road and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. It has a designed capacity of 378.54 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 321.76 thousand cubic meters, indicating efficient utilization. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent discharge standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River watershed, part of the larger Mississippi River basin. This downstream connection supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and contributes to the overall water quality management in the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect local streams and the broader watershed from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream chain supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Plumerville WWTP is located on Portland Road in Plumerville, Conway County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 826 residents in the Plumerville area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that is part of the Arkansas River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Plumerville WWTP provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As a US facility, Plumerville WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent water quality standards.
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