Overview
Chandler MA WWT serves approximately 2,842 people in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Chandler MA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 2,842. The plant is situated in a rural area of central Oklahoma, east of Oklahoma City, and operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. As a small-scale facility, Chandler MA WWT is subject to the US Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Plants serving fewer than 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment as a minimum standard, with additional nutrient controls if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a receiving water body within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River system, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including catfish, bass, and migratory waterfowl. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use make water quality management important for maintaining ecosystem health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
Chandler MA WWT is located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, near State Highway 18, approximately 40 miles east of Oklahoma City.
The plant serves a population of about 2,842 people in the Chandler area and surrounding rural communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Arkansas River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Small facilities like this typically need secondary treatment.
Small wastewater plants in Oklahoma commonly use lagoon systems, activated sludge, or trickling filters to achieve secondary treatment standards, with disinfection before discharge.
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