Overview
CADDO WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving Caddo, Oklahoma. It treats wastewater for approximately 944 residents and discharges 484.53 units of treated effluent.
CADDO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Caddo, Oklahoma, within Bryan County. The plant serves a small community of about 944 people, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting local water resources. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 484.53 units, the facility is sized to handle the community's wastewater flow. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterbody, likely a tributary of the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway within the Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CADDO WWT is located on Pine Street in Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 944 residents in the Caddo community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterbody within the Red River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
CADDO WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a municipal plant in the U.S., CADDO WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment and requires NPDES permits to control pollutant discharges.
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