Overview
BALKO WWT is a secondary treatment plant in Beaver County, Oklahoma, serving 150 people. It discharges 37.85 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 75.71 megaliters.
BALKO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Beaver County, Oklahoma, within the United States. The plant serves a small population of 150 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 75.71 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 37.85 megaliters, the facility operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Beaver River, part of the Arkansas-White-Red River basin. This basin drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is semi-arid, and the local watershed supports agricultural activities and wildlife. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
BALKO WWT is located in Beaver County, Oklahoma, United States, along Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage.
The plant serves a population of 150 people, typical of a small rural community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local waterway within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
BALKO WWT provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act.
As a US facility, BALKO WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
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