Overview
Piggott WWTP serves approximately 3,849 residents in Piggott, Arkansas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge likely to local waterways in the Mississippi River basin.
Piggott WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas. The plant serves a population of about 3,849 people, typical of a small community in the rural Mississippi Delta region. Its location on East Pfeiffer Street places it within the town's infrastructure network. As a U.S. facility, Piggott WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits based on the Clean Water Act. For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the St. Francis River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Mississippi River basin.
Environmental context
Piggott WWTP discharges into local waterways that flow into the St. Francis River, which ultimately joins the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River basin is one of the largest and most ecologically significant watersheds in North America, supporting migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Piggott WWTP is located on East Pfeiffer Street in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, United States.
Piggott WWTP serves approximately 3,849 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the St. Francis River, a tributary of the Mississippi River.
As a U.S. facility, Piggott WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA secondary treatment standards.
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