Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

We realize that you may not think about what happens to water when it leaves your home. You don’t have to. We do it for you.

The process of proper collection, treatment, and disposal of reclaimed water is vital to the health and safety of communities. At Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, we ensure that used water and solid waste go safely from homes, businesses, and streets to a safe destination for treatment.

Reclaimed water is carried through more than 1,400 miles of pipeline to one of our three treatment facilities. The water undergoes a natural cleaning process to exceed water quality standards before being released into the Arkansas River. Returning this water back into a natural water source that continues to serve as a habitat for wildlife, a sustainable water source for various industries, and a source of recreation that enhances the quality of life for Arkansans means we must ensure that it’s safe.

The water we release is at least seven times cleaner than the water in the Arkansas River. As part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System’s (NPDES) permits, we comply with daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory requirements. NPDES is a federal program overseen locally by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). As the largest utility in Arkansas, we work closely with ADEQ to ensure regulatory excellence.