CAMERON PWA WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cameron, Oklahoma

CAMERON PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cameron, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 312 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 151.42 megaliters and an actual discharge volume of 113.56 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which eventually drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location inland and away from coastal areas reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the downstream watershed, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and migratory birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality by reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids, though nutrient removal may be limited. The region's climate and terrain influence runoff patterns and the assimilative capacity of receiving waters.