COTTON 1 RANDLETT WWT - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Randlett, Oklahoma

COTTON 1 RANDLETT WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Randlett, Cotton County, Oklahoma. The facility serves a small population of around 511 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community in the southern Great Plains. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 227.13 cubic meters daily, indicating near-capacity operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. By maintaining secondary treatment standards, the plant helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's agricultural landscape.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The facility's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream habitats in this semi-arid region.