Overview
COALGATE PWA WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving Coal County, Oklahoma, USA, with a designed capacity of 794.93 volume units and a population equivalent of 2,973.
COALGATE PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Baseline Road in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. It serves a population of approximately 2,973 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by 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 794.93 volume units, with a discharge volume of 794.94 volume units, indicating near-full utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Red River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in southeastern Oklahoma.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a receiving water body that flows into the Red River basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and 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 organic pollutant loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
COALGATE PWA WWT is located on Baseline Road in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,973 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Red River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, COALGATE PWA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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