FAIRLAND PWA WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ottawa County, Oklahoma

FAIRLAND PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, serving a population of approximately 1,057 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. As a small-scale facility, it plays a vital role in protecting local water quality in this rural area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 435.32 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 264.98 thousand gallons per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from FAIRLAND PWA WWT is discharged into local streams that are part of the Neosho River watershed, which ultimately flows into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream waters.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Neosho River, which flows through northeastern Oklahoma into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. The area is characterized by rural landscapes and agricultural activity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and rivers.