HEAVENER UA WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Heavener, Oklahoma

HEAVENER UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Heavener, Oklahoma, within LeFlore County. The plant serves a population of about 3,200 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility under U.S. EPA guidelines. As a U.S. wastewater treatment plant, HEAVENER UA WWT operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which is part of the Clean Water Act. For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits are issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Regulatory standards ensure compliance with effluent limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding area is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local stream within the Arkansas River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this inland basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.