Burdette WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Burdette, Arkansas

Burdette WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burdette, Mississippi County, Arkansas. The plant serves a small population of 191 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the US. Its designed capacity is 227.12 million gallons per day, with an actual discharge volume of 3.79 million gallons per day. The facility is permitted under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Mississippi River watershed. The Mississippi River is a major ecological and economic resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management in the region.

The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River basin is ecologically significant, supporting a wide range of fish and wildlife. Downstream, the Gulf of Mexico experiences seasonal hypoxia, making nutrient management critical. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants, but nutrient removal may be limited.