Arkansas River Utilities
Businesses in the Arkansas River Valley region depend on a strong network of reliable, affordable utility providers. Russellville and its surrounding communities benefit from cost-effective infrastructure that supports efficient and productive business operations, including electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, water, and wastewater service providers.
Electric
Reliable and affordable electricity is critical for business growth and productivity, and in the Arkansas River Valley, companies are supported by Entergy Arkansas, Inc., one of the nation’s largest publicly owned utility companies.
Entergy’s business services include:
- Local engineers available at no cost to assist in planning and applying electric power
- Special rate discounts for clients who meet specific usage requirements
- Support from the Teamwork Arkansas group, offering help with site selection, incentives, and financing packages
Gas
Summit Utilities, a regional, multi-state natural gas company, provides natural gas service across the Arkansas River Valley region, delivering dependable, cost-effective energy to industries of all sizes.
Telecommunications
Businesses stay connected with advanced telecommunications services offered by CenturyLink.
CenturyLink business offerings include:
- High-speed internet access and DSL
- Switch 56 and Frame Relay technology
- Northern Telecom DMS 100-200 switching capabilities
- Reliable communication networks supporting business operations across the Arkansas River Valley region
Water
Water utilities across the Arkansas River Valley are maintained by local municipalities, ensuring businesses have reliable access to clean, abundant water resources. In addition, Tri-County Water Association and Northeast Yell County Water Association provide water to rural areas in Pope and Yell County, respectively.
City Corporation is a nonprofit formed in 1985 for the purpose of operating the water and wastewater systems for the City of Russellville, Arkansas. They have received various awards for their service over the years, including most recently the People’s Choice for Best Tasting Water in North America at the annual American Water Works Association Conference. City Corporation also partners with surrounding communities such as Tri-County Regional Water, the City of Dover, and the City of London to extend high-quality water services across the region.
The Huckleberry Creek Reservoir was completed in 1996 and is the main water supply for City Corporation. The lake holds 5.8 billion gallons of water when full, which yields a supply capacity greater than 40 million gallons per day for 120 days in drought conditions. Our treatment plant is capable of treating up to 20 million gallons per day. Currently, our maximum system demand is just over 10 million gallons per day, which results in extra capacity for the foreseeable future.
Waste Water
Each municipality in the Arkansas River Valley region maintains its own wastewater utility services to ensure businesses and residents have reliable and efficient wastewater management.
Russellville’s City Corporation oversees wastewater services with a focus on environmental stewardship and sustainable infrastructure.
