ARDMORE CENTRAL WWT - Ardmore, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

ARDMORE CENTRAL WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. Serving a population of about 24,060, it is a medium-sized facility supporting the city's residential and commercial wastewater needs. The plant is situated near Ardmore Lake Road Northwest, within the Red River basin. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The plant's capacity and treatment processes are designed to meet state and federal standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Red River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life, and maintaining the ecological health of the region's watershed.

The plant discharges into the Red River basin, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Red River flows through Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Gulf.