Overview
Hominy WWT serves approximately 2,584 people in Hominy, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with regulatory oversight from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Hominy WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hominy, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 2,584 residents. The facility is situated in Osage County, within the central United States, and is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city. As a small-scale treatment plant, Hominy WWT is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline for municipal wastewater facilities. The plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Hominy WWT is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory species. Protecting water quality in this basin helps maintain the ecological health of downstream environments, including wetlands and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
Hominy WWT is located on East Main Street in Hominy, Osage County, Oklahoma, United States.
Hominy WWT serves approximately 2,584 people in the Hominy area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Hominy WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically provide secondary treatment as required by the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent standards.
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