Overview
Davenport UA WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 881 people in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It discharges 340.69 units of treated wastewater and has a designed capacity of 435.32 units.
Davenport UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 881 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 435.32 units and currently treats a wastewater discharge volume of 340.69 units, indicating operational activity within its capacity. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the US EPA, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body within the Arkansas 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 secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Davenport UA WWT is located at CR N3510 in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of 881 people, typical of a small community wastewater facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, Davenport UA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the US EPA.
For small communities in the US, secondary treatment is standard, providing biological treatment to meet effluent limits for BOD and TSS under the Clean Water Act.
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