Sherwood South WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Sherwood, Arkansas

Sherwood South WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1421 Country Club Road in Sherwood, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 1,732 residents, placing it in the small-scale treatment category typical of suburban communities in the region. As a facility in the United States, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the standard expectation under federal regulations, ensuring that effluent meets water quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds and aquatic organisms. The plant's treatment processes help maintain water quality in this important regional waterway.