Overview
Freedom WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 271 people in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily.
Freedom WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 271 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's northwestern region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for most municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity matches its current discharge volume of 113.56 units, indicating stable operation at full capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's extensive river network, which supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides water for irrigation and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
Freedom WWT is located in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States, serving a small rural community.
The plant serves a population of 271 people, typical of a small rural wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Arkansas River, part of the Mississippi River basin.
Freedom WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal facilities. Permits are typically issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
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