How do we know that the plant is run well?
The Wastewater Treatment Plant operates under a discharge permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, by authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This discharge permit specifies operating conditions, including strict discharge limitations on the final effluent. Operating personnel are required to be certified by the State of Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, at a level corresponding to the level of complexity and the design flow of the plant.

Mechanics and laboratory staff are certified in their fields of expertise by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, too. In addition, the laboratory is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, and must pass regular performance evaluations and biennial site audits. The plant is also inspected annually by staff from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

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1. What is wastewater?
2. How does water get polluted?
3. What is wastewater treatment?
4. Are toxic chemicals a problem?
5. How much wastewater does the Siloam Springs plant treat?
6. How do we know that the plant is run well?
7. Why is the plant located where it is?
8. What is done at the plant to control odors?
9. Are there other sources of odor in the area?
10. How long does it take to clean the wastewater?
11. How many people work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant?