Overview
BOKCHITO WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 564 people in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It discharges 264.98 thousand cubic meters annually within a designed capacity of 340.69.
BOKCHITO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 564 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The facility provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 340.69 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 264.98, the plant operates within its capacity to manage local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect 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. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
BOKCHITO WWT is located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States, near the town of Bokchito.
The plant serves a population of 564 people, typical of a small rural community in Oklahoma.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
BOKCHITO WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment and NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters.
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