FAIRVIEW WWT - Major County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

FAIRVIEW WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Major County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,773 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the region. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,135.62 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 757.08 units. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operations are regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River system, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the receiving waters.