DEWEY CO 2 CAMARGO WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Dewey County, Oklahoma

DEWEY CO 2 CAMARGO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in rural Dewey County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of 115 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement pattern of the region. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States 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 matches the current discharge volume of 56.78 units, indicating that the facility is operating at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the North Canadian River basin, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for aquatic species. The plant's discharge is regulated to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the North Canadian River, which flows through western Oklahoma and joins the Canadian River before reaching the Arkansas River. This watershed is part of the Mississippi River basin, ultimately draining into the Gulf of Mexico. The region is semi-arid, with water resources supporting agriculture and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream aquatic habitats.