Van Buren Main WWTP - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren Main WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 2100 Port Road in Van Buren, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 15,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the permit sets limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows southeast through Arkansas and eventually joins the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of this major river system.

The plant discharges into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River watershed covers parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, supporting a variety of fish and wildlife. The river is used for recreation, irrigation, and drinking water supply downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for both ecological integrity and human use.