ARDMORE AIRPARK WWT - Ardmore, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

ARDMORE AIRPARK WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,186 residents and operates as part of the city's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 340.69 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 378.54 cubic meters per day, the plant manages flows typical for a small community. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), such plants must meet effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic habitats and maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream ecosystems.