Overview
Broken Arrow Lynn Lane WWT serves approximately 74,859 people in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the city.
The Broken Arrow Lynn Lane WWT is a wastewater treatment facility located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 74,859 residents. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater within the state's regulatory framework. Under the U. S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal oversight to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually drain into the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the ecological health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, and maintaining water quality is critical for recreational uses and downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 22319 East Omaha Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, within Wagoner County.
The plant serves approximately 74,859 residents in the Broken Arrow area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin.
The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EPA standards before discharge.
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