HULBERT PWA WWT - Cherokee County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

HULBERT PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 543 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 283.91 thousand cubic meters per year and an actual discharge volume of 227.13 thousand cubic meters per year, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.

The plant discharges into a receiving water body within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream lakes and rivers, which are used for recreation and drinking water supply.