Overview
Sherwood North WWTP serves 1,785 residents in Jacksonville, Arkansas. The facility operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for small wastewater systems.
Sherwood North WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It serves a population of approximately 1,785 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish species. Maintaining treatment standards helps prevent nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Sherwood North WWTP is located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, in Pulaski County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,785 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting requirements enforced by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.
Small plants in the U.S. typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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