Bowlegs WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bowlegs, Oklahoma

Bowlegs WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bowlegs, Oklahoma, serving a small population of 371 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for communities of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 189.27 megaliters per year and currently discharges 151.42 megaliters per year, indicating it operates below its full capacity. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Canadian River basin, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture in central Oklahoma.

The plant discharges into the Canadian River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several native freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.