Overview
BLACKWELL WWT serves approximately 7,668 people in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
BLACKWELL WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 7,668. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a US-based plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The population served suggests a moderate-scale facility. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Arkansas River system, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Arkansas River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of the broader watershed.
Frequently asked questions
BLACKWELL WWT is located in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,668 people in the Blackwell area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Arkansas River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, typically enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale in the US are generally required to provide secondary treatment under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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