Overview
Sheridan WWTP serves 4,603 people in Grant County, Arkansas. The plant discharges into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Sheridan WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grant County, Arkansas, serving a population of approximately 4,603 residents. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Ouachita River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local waterways within the Ouachita River basin, which flows southward to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Sheridan WWTP is located in Grant County, Arkansas, United States, at coordinates 34.298 N, -92.379 W.
The plant serves a population of 4,603 people in the Grant County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Ouachita River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Sheridan WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the state of Arkansas.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under US regulations, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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