Industrial Pretreatment Program

The major objectives of the Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) are fourfold: 1) to prevent the introduction of pollutants into Beaver Lake, and therefore the municipal drinking water supply, 2) to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that may pass through the WWTP and damage fish or other wildlife and their habitat, cause injury to personnel, or harmfully affect WWTP processes, 3) to prevent the discharge of pollutants that violate the WWTP's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and 4) to improve opportunities for reuse and recycling of wastewater and biosolids.

The IPP issues permits to larger industries and handles transported waste from portable toilets/septic tanks and ensures that the concentrations of any pollutants in their wastewater comply with the requirements of the City Code. The IPP collects wastewater from industries and monitors their pretreatment systems.

Untreated industrial chemicals and hazardous or toxic waste cannot be dumped into the City of Fayetteville sewer system. These substances, because of their chemical, physical, or biological nature, pose a potential risk to life, health, or property if they are handled improperly.

For questions about domestic or industrial wastewater discharges and limitations, septic or other transported wastes, or related questions contact Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator Denise Georgiou at (479)443-3292. For all other questions, contact Project Manager Duyen Tran at (479)443-3292 or via e-mail at wwtp@ci.fayetteville.ar.us.