Overview
BARNSDALL STP is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,325 people in Gilland, Oklahoma. It discharges 511.03 million gallons per year and operates under US EPA NPDES regulations.
BARNSDALL STP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on CR 2393 in Gilland, Osage County, Oklahoma. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,325 residents and is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. It has a designed capacity of 590.52 million gallons per year and treats an average discharge volume of 511.03 million gallons annually, indicating a utilization rate around 87%. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
BARNSDALL STP is located on CR 2393 in Gilland, Osage County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,325 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
BARNSDALL STP provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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