Overview
DURANT UA WWT serves Durant, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 14,170 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with oversight from Oklahoma's environmental regulatory authority.
DURANT UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Serving a population of around 14,170, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic and commercial wastewater. Durant lies in the southern part of the state, near the Red River border with Texas. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) administers these permits, ensuring that effluent limits protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Red River, which flows southeast into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of downstream rivers and the Gulf's coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Red River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The Red River's water quality is essential for downstream communities and ecosystems, including the coastal wetlands of Louisiana.
Frequently asked questions
DURANT UA WWT is located in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 14,170 residents in the Durant area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a tributary of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ).
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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