Overview
DEWEY PWA WWT serves Dewey, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 3,179 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with discharge likely to local waterways.
DEWEY PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on East Durham Road in Dewey, Washington County, Oklahoma. It serves a population of around 3,179 people, classifying it as a small community facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Caney River or the Verdigris River system, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream within the Arkansas River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds along the Mississippi Flyway. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but nutrient loading can affect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
DEWEY PWA WWT is located on East Durham Road in Dewey, Washington County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,179 residents, classifying it as a small community wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local receiving water body, likely a tributary of the Caney River or Verdigris River, part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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