Overview
Healdton WWT serves approximately 2,830 residents in Healdton, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge likely to local waterways.
Healdton WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Healdton, Carter County, Oklahoma. Serving a population of about 2,830, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. The facility is situated in a rural area of southern Oklahoma, near the border with Texas. As a small-scale plant in the United States, Healdton WWT operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Its population served suggests a moderate flow. The treated effluent from Healdton WWT is likely discharged into a local stream or river within the Red River drainage basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses.
Environmental context
Healdton WWT discharges into a tributary of the Red River basin, which flows south through Texas and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including streams and wetlands that provide critical ecosystem services. The plant's effluent management helps maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are vital for agriculture and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Healdton WWT is located on Northwest 3rd Street in Healdton, Carter County, Oklahoma, United States.
Healdton WWT serves approximately 2,830 residents in the Healdton area.
Healdton WWT discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Red River drainage basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Healdton WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, as mandated by the Clean Water Act.
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