Overview
Fort Gibson UA WWT serves approximately 4,046 residents in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Arkansas River basin.
Fort Gibson UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 4,046. The plant is situated in Muskogee County and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. As a small-to-medium agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet water quality standards. Typical plants of this scale in Oklahoma employ biological treatment methods such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to reduce pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent is released into a local waterway that drains into the Arkansas River, which flows southeast through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, including recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Arkansas River basin in Oklahoma supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the watershed, which can affect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Fort Gibson UA WWT is located at Three Forks Trail in Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,046 residents in the Fort Gibson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Fort Gibson UA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this size in Oklahoma commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, oxidation ditches, or aerated lagoons to meet state water quality standards.
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