Overview
Carnegie PWA WWT is a secondary treatment plant in Carnegie, Oklahoma, serving approximately 1,637 people. It discharges 764.65 thousand cubic meters annually and has a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand cubic meters.
Carnegie PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Carnegie, Caddo County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of about 1,637 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 764.65 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Washita River basin, a tributary of the Red River. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic habitats, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Washita River watershed, which flows into the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region of Oklahoma.
Frequently asked questions
Carnegie PWA WWT is located on Cedar Street in Carnegie, Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant has a designed capacity of 946.35 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges approximately 764.65 thousand cubic meters annually.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act.
As a municipal plant in the United States, it operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
The plant serves approximately 1,637 people in the Carnegie area, classifying it as a small community wastewater system.
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