Overview
Waldron WWTP serves approximately 3,618 residents in Waldron, Arkansas. The facility operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, treating municipal wastewater before discharge to local waterways.
Waldron WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas. Serving a population of about 3,618, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, Waldron WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters. The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River. This connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining water quality across a broader regional drainage system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Downstream ecosystems benefit from proper treatment to reduce nutrient and pathogen loads.
Frequently asked questions
Waldron WWTP is located at North Hwy 71 Bypass in Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,618 residents in the Waldron area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, which flows to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Waldron WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is likely permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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