Overview
Hennessey WWT serves approximately 2,058 residents in Hennessey, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Hennessey WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Serving a population of around 2,058, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Plants of this scale in Oklahoma are regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. The treated effluent from Hennessey WWT is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
Hennessey WWT discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including catfish, bass, and waterfowl. Maintaining effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Hennessey WWT is located in Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States.
Hennessey WWT serves approximately 2,058 residents in the town of Hennessey.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River.
Hennessey WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
Plants of this size typically use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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