ALVA WWT - Woods County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

ALVA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woods County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 5,300. The plant is situated in a rural inland area of the state, contributing to local sanitation and water quality management. As a facility serving a small population, ALVA WWT is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from ALVA WWT ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Oklahoma and into the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. This watershed is part of the larger Mississippi River system, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The area supports a mix of agricultural and natural habitats, with seasonal variations in flow affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.