Overview
Henryetta WWT serves approximately 6,100 residents in Henryetta, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge.
Henryetta WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of about 6,096 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Henryetta WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for any discharge to surface waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This downstream connection underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in eastern Oklahoma, within the Arkansas River watershed. Treated wastewater from Henryetta WWT likely enters a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This drainage chain supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent downstream eutrophication in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
Henryetta WWT is located on East Bollinger Road in Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,096 people in the Henryetta area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Arkansas River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Henryetta WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutants in its discharge.
For small to medium-sized plants like Henryetta WWT, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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