Overview
BIXBY PWA NORTH WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bixby, Oklahoma. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,014 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
BIXBY PWA NORTH WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bixby, Oklahoma, within Tulsa County. The plant serves a population of about 7,014 residents, making it a small-to-medium sized facility in the region. It is situated near Fry Creek Trail and operates as part of the city's public wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, BIXBY PWA NORTH WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a facility serving approximately 7,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Oklahoma and eventually into the Mississippi River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Bixby area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River in Oklahoma supports a variety of fish species and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
BIXBY PWA NORTH WWT is located near Fry Creek Trail in Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,014 residents in the Bixby area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Oklahoma and into the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting federal standards.
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