FARGO WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fargo, Oklahoma

FARGO WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fargo, Ellis County, Oklahoma. Serving a small population of 326 residents, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 151.42 units and currently treats an average daily flow of 113.56 units. As a secondary treatment facility, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements typical for small communities in Oklahoma. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the watershed that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a vital role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Southern Plains region. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and wildlife. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.