Overview
CATOOSA WWT serves approximately 3,900 residents in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits governing its discharge into local waterways.
CATOOSA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Catoosa, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 3,900. The plant is situated in Rogers County, part of the broader Tulsa metropolitan area, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a US facility, CATOOSA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point source discharges. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet federal effluent guidelines. The plant's design and operation are subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent from CATOOSA WWT likely discharges into a tributary of the Verdigris River, which flows into the Arkansas River and ultimately the Mississippi River. This drainage network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's inland location reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the health of the downstream watershed.
Environmental context
CATOOSA WWT discharges into the Verdigris River watershed, part of the Arkansas-White-Red River basin. The Verdigris River flows into the Arkansas River, which joins the Mississippi River and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This inland system supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish and migratory birds. The plant's location away from the coast minimizes direct marine impact, but its effluent quality is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the receiving streams.
Frequently asked questions
CATOOSA WWT is located on North Cherokee Street in Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,908 residents in the Catoosa area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Verdigris River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, CATOOSA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal effluent standards.
For plants of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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