Cotton Plant WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cotton Plant, Arkansas

Cotton Plant WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, United States. It serves a population of approximately 649 residents, making it a small-scale municipal plant. The plant is situated in Woodruff County, an inland area with no coastal proximity. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard typically required under the US Clean Water Act. Advanced treatment often includes nutrient removal or other processes to reduce pollutants further. The plant has a designed capacity of 1514.16 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 3.79 cubic meters per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters, which ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Mississippi River watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory birds and fish species. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing hypoxia in the Gulf.