Overview
Blair WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 894 people in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It discharges 454.25 units of treated wastewater into local waterways, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Blair WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, serving a small population of 894 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 454.25 units and a similar discharge volume, indicating consistent operation. As a US facility, it 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, which set effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical corridor for migratory fish and birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management essential for both ecological health and agricultural use.
Frequently asked questions
Blair WWT is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment.
Blair WWT serves a population of 894 people, typical of a small rural community in Oklahoma.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Blair WWT operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets limits on effluent quality.
Plants of this size in the US typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, meeting EPA standards for small communities.
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