Cleo Springs WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Major County, Oklahoma

Cleo Springs WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Major County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 326 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 151.42 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which issues permits and ensures compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this primarily agricultural region.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is rural and agricultural, so the plant helps prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution that could affect downstream aquatic life and drinking water sources. The watershed supports diverse fish and wildlife, making proper wastewater treatment essential for ecological health.