Overview
Geary WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,116 people in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It discharges 492.10 volume units and has a designed capacity of 529.96 volume units.
Geary WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States. It serves a population of 1,116 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 529.96 volume units and a current discharge volume of 492.10 volume units, the plant operates below its maximum capacity. This suggests adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the North Canadian River or a nearby stream. The plant's location in central Oklahoma places it within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River system. The surrounding area is predominantly rural and agricultural, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the North Canadian River, part of the Arkansas River watershed. This river system eventually drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, supporting aquatic life in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Geary WWT is located at 164th Street Northwest in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States.
Geary WWT serves a population of 1,116 residents in the Geary area of Canadian County.
Geary WWT provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Geary WWT operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant likely holds an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants like Geary WWT typically use secondary treatment, often with stabilization ponds or activated sludge systems, to meet state and federal discharge limits.
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