Headrick UT WWT - Jackson County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

Headrick UT WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 130 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity and daily discharge volume are both 37.85 units, indicating consistent operation at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the regional water quality management in the Southern Great Plains, where maintaining stream health is important for agriculture and wildlife.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows southward through Texas and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so the plant's nutrient removal helps protect downstream water quality from eutrophication.