Overview
Jones WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,600 residents in Jones, Oklahoma. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES program, ensuring treated effluent meets federal standards before discharge.
Jones WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jones, Oklahoma, serving a population of around 2,600. The plant is situated in Oklahoma County and provides essential sanitation services to the local community. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in this rural area. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires all municipal wastewater treatment plants to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. These permits set limits on effluent quality to safeguard receiving waters. For a plant of this size, typical treatment includes primary and secondary processes, with possible disinfection. The treated effluent from Jones WWT is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the North Canadian River basin. This river system flows through central Oklahoma and contributes to the larger Arkansas-White-Red River watershed. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in these downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the North Canadian River, which flows through central Oklahoma and joins the Canadian River before reaching the Arkansas River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The facility's effluent management helps protect water quality in this semi-arid region, where water resources are critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Jones WWT is located on North Henney Road in Jones, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States.
Jones WWT serves approximately 2,600 residents in the Jones area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the North Canadian River basin, ultimately reaching the Arkansas River.
Jones WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA. This permit sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For a small community plant like Jones WWT, typical treatment includes primary sedimentation, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge or trickling filters), and disinfection (e.g., chlorination or UV) before discharge.
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