Chattanooga WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Chattanooga, Oklahoma

Chattanooga WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Chattanooga, Comanche County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of 432 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 113.56 units, with a discharge volume of 105.99 units, indicating it operates near its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream environments.