Dustin PWA WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dustin, Oklahoma

Dustin PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dustin, Hughes County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of 452 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. As a small-scale facility in rural Oklahoma, it plays a key role in protecting local water resources. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 121.13 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 170.34 million gallons per year, the facility manages flows typical for a small community. Treatment processes are designed to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Canadian River basin, part of the Arkansas-White-Red River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. Proper treatment at Dustin PWA WWT helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Canadian River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding area is primarily rural with agricultural land use, making nutrient management important to prevent downstream eutrophication.