Goltry WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Goltry, Oklahoma

Goltry WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Goltry, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It serves a small population of 268 residents, reflecting the rural character of the community. The plant is situated on Read Avenue and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 147.63 million gallons per year and currently discharges 113.56 million gallons annually. The facility operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin. This region is part of the Mississippi River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the local hydrology and supports downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant's discharge enters a local watercourse within the Arkansas-White-Red River basin, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and protect downstream habitats.