Colt WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Colt, Arkansas

Colt WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Colt, Arkansas, United States. It serves a small population of 378 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in St. Francis County, part of the Mississippi River Delta region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 249.84 million gallons and an average daily discharge of 3.79 million gallons, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant's discharge volume is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. The treated effluent from Colt WWTP likely enters local waterways that drain into the Mississippi River, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection places the plant within the context of the Mississippi River Basin, a major ecological and economic corridor. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.

Colt WWTP discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River Basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location in the Arkansas Delta places it within an agriculturally intensive region where nutrient management is critical. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for migratory birds and fish species. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.