Overview
Calera PWA WWT is an advanced treatment plant serving 1,840 people in Calera, Oklahoma. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Red River basin.
Calera PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 211 Dansby Street in Calera, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,840 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,324.89 units and currently handles a discharge volume of 904.71 units. As an advanced treatment facility, it meets stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires permits through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect water quality. The treated effluent from Calera PWA WWT flows into local streams that are part of the Red River watershed, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways within the Red River basin, which flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Calera PWA WWT is located at 211 Dansby Street in Calera, Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,840 residents in the Calera area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Calera PWA WWT provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set limits on discharges to protect water quality.
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