Overview
CHICKASHA WWT serves approximately 15,850 people in Grady County, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
CHICKASHA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Grady County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 15,850. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Washita River basin. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with permits specifying effluent limits to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from the plant flows into nearby streams and rivers, contributing to the Washita River watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the region, which is part of the larger Red River basin that eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Washita River basin, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This inland watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these streams is critical for both ecological health and human uses such as irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
CHICKASHA WWT is located in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States, near the city of Chickasha. The facility serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 15,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility under U.S. EPA guidelines.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Washita River watershed. The discharge is regulated under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
The plant helps protect the Washita River and its tributaries, which flow into the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment ensures that these water bodies remain safe for aquatic life and human use.
As a U.S. facility, CHICKASHA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this size. The plant must comply with effluent limits set by its NPDES permit to protect water quality in the receiving streams.
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