Overview
Frederick WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Frederick, Oklahoma, serving approximately 4,173 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with oversight from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Frederick WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of about 4,173 residents, placing it in the small community category. As part of the US wastewater infrastructure, it is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. Plants of this scale in Oklahoma typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal standards. The plant's operational context suggests it handles the community's domestic wastewater flows. The plant discharges into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Frederick WWT discharges into a tributary of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's effluent must meet state water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems, including fish and wildlife that depend on these waters.
Frequently asked questions
Frederick WWT is located on E1820 Road in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,173 residents in the Frederick area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Frederick WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in Oklahoma often use secondary treatment processes such as aerated lagoons, activated sludge, or trickling filters to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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