Tuckerman WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Tuckerman, Arkansas

Tuckerman WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Tuckerman, Arkansas, serving a population of 1,862. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for such facilities. The plant has a designed capacity of 832.79 million gallons per day and currently discharges 3.79 million gallons per day. The advanced treatment level indicates processes beyond secondary treatment, such as nutrient removal or disinfection, to meet stringent water quality standards. As an inland facility, it is not within 10 km of the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the White River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Mississippi River Basin.

Tuckerman WWTP discharges into a local stream that drains into the White River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The White River supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico.