Overview
HOLLIS PWA WWT serves Harmon County, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for a population of 2,655. The plant discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality oversight.
HOLLIS PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Harmon County, Oklahoma, serving a population of approximately 2,655 residents. The facility is part of the region's public water infrastructure, managed by the local public works authority. As a small-scale treatment plant in the United States, HOLLIS PWA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural and ecological systems in southwestern Oklahoma, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and wildlife habitats, including fish and migratory birds. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological health of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
HOLLIS PWA WWT is located in Harmon County, Oklahoma, United States, serving the local community of approximately 2,655 residents.
The plant serves a population of 2,655 people in Harmon County, Oklahoma.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, HOLLIS PWA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in Oklahoma, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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