Overview
HAYTI AERATED WWT LAGOON serves Hayti, Missouri, treating wastewater for approximately 3,365 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
HAYTI AERATED WWT LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri. The plant serves a population of about 3,365 people, typical of a small community in the southeastern part of the state. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, and aerated lagoons are a common technology for small communities. The plant's treated effluent discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River basin. The Mississippi River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mississippi River watershed, which drains a vast area of the central United States. The Mississippi River and its tributaries support a rich ecosystem, including numerous fish species and migratory waterfowl. Downstream, the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to hypoxic zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,365 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Mississippi River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often using aerated lagoons or similar technologies to meet EPA requirements.
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