Overview
BLANCHARD WWT serves approximately 3,040 residents in Blanchard, Oklahoma. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations.
BLANCHARD WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Blanchard, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 3,040. The plant is situated in McClain County and is part of the town's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local streams that drain into the Washita River basin, eventually reaching the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Washita River, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality standards in a region where agriculture and small communities rely on healthy streams.
Frequently asked questions
BLANCHARD WWT is located on Southeast 7th Street in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,040 residents in the Blanchard community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Washita River basin, which flows to the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For small communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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