Overview
GORE WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 850 people in Gore, Oklahoma. It discharges 227.13 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
GORE WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of 850 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local sanitation needs. Its location in eastern Oklahoma places it within the Arkansas River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Mississippi River. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 208.20 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, the facility manages flows typical for a small community. The treatment process is secondary, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River system. This river basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Arkansas River and its tributaries.
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 and wildlife, including species dependent on good water quality. The Arkansas River is a major water source for irrigation and municipal use downstream, making the plant's secondary treatment important for maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
GORE WWT is located in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States, along OK 100.
The plant serves a population of approximately 850 residents in the Gore area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River.
GORE WWT provides secondary treatment, which removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids, meeting U.S. Clean Water Act standards for municipal wastewater.
As a municipal plant in the United States, GORE WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for small communities. The plant is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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