Overview
Guymon UA North WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Guymon, Oklahoma. It operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge to protect local water quality.
Guymon UA North WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Guymon, Oklahoma, serving a population of approximately 9,425 residents. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed by local authorities, situated in the Oklahoma Panhandle region. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the North Canadian River basin, part of the Arkansas River watershed. This system supports regional agriculture and wildlife habitats, making proper treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the North Canadian River, which flows through the Arkansas River basin to the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding High Plains region relies on these water bodies for irrigation and livestock, and the plant's operations help protect aquatic life and prevent nutrient pollution in this semi-arid ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Guymon UA North WWT is located at 1911 Talbott Street in Guymon, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 9,425 residents in the Guymon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the North Canadian River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if required by local water quality standards.
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