Overview
ELDORADO WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 527 people in Eldorado, Oklahoma, United States. It discharges 227.13 thousand cubic meters annually with a designed capacity of 264.98 thousand cubic meters.
ELDORADO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eldorado, Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 527 residents, reflecting the rural character of the surrounding area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With an annual discharge volume of 227.13 thousand cubic meters and a designed capacity of 264.98 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a US plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Red River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ELDORADO WWT is located in Eldorado, Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States, along OK 6.
The plant serves a population of 527 residents, typical of a small rural community in Oklahoma.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Red River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, ELDORADO WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring its discharge meets water quality standards.
For small communities like Eldorado, secondary treatment is the standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to remove organic matter and solids.
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