KEOTA PWA WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Haskell County, Oklahoma

KEOTA PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Haskell County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility serves a small population of 517 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal plants of this scale. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 283.91 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, indicating moderate utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region's streams and downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The region's watershed is important for agriculture and local communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.