Overview
BIXBY PWA SOUTH WWT serves Bixby, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 6,321 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways as part of the municipal infrastructure.
BIXBY PWA SOUTH WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bixby, Oklahoma, United States. It serves a population of approximately 6,321 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, near Fry Creek Trail in Tulsa County, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. As a facility of this scale, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Typical plants serving similar populations employ biological treatment followed by disinfection before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Arkansas River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Fry Creek, a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish. Downstream, the Mississippi River delivers nutrients and pollutants to the Gulf of Mexico, where hypoxic zones are a concern. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect water quality in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
BIXBY PWA SOUTH WWT is located in Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, near Fry Creek Trail.
The plant serves approximately 6,321 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into Fry Creek, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, typically mandating secondary treatment.
Plants of this scale commonly use activated sludge or lagoon systems with disinfection, meeting secondary treatment standards under the NPDES program.
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