FAIRMONT WWT - Garfield County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

FAIRMONT WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 147 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal plants. With a designed capacity of 56.78 units and an average daily discharge of 37.85 units, the plant operates within its capacity. As a U.S. facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards. The treated effluent from FAIRMONT WWT is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health by reducing pollutant loads before discharge.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Arkansas-White-Red River Basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.