Overview
Indiahoma East WWT is a secondary treatment plant in Comanche County, Oklahoma, serving 187 people. It discharges 90.85 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 102.21 units.
Indiahoma East WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 187 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. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 102.21 units, and it currently discharges 90.85 units, indicating it operates below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Red River basin, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Indiahoma East WWT is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States, near the town of Indiahoma.
The plant serves a population of 187 people, typical of a small rural community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Red River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a U.S. plant, it 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.
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