Overview
Grove MSA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,100 people in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Grove MSA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Delaware County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 5,131. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the Grove area. As a U.S. facility, Grove MSA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a major reservoir in northeastern Oklahoma. This water body supports recreational activities and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees watershed, which flows into the Neosho River and eventually the Arkansas River system. The lake is a key resource for recreation and supports diverse fish populations, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
Grove MSA WWT is located in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States, near the city of Grove.
The plant serves approximately 5,131 people, typical of a small municipal wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a major reservoir in the region.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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