Overview
Buffalo WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,200 people in Buffalo, Oklahoma. It discharges 567.81 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 605.66 thousand cubic meters.
Buffalo WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 605.66 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 567.81 thousand cubic meters, the facility maintains a utilization rate of about 94 percent, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Southern Plains region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in the downstream river systems.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo WWT is located at N1910 Road in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,200 residents in the Buffalo area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Buffalo WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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