Overview
KIEFER PWA WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving Kiefer, Oklahoma. It discharges 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year and has a designed capacity of 454.25 thousand cubic meters per year.
KIEFER PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kiefer, Creek County, Oklahoma. It serves a population of approximately 1,685 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. Its designed capacity is 454.25 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 378.54 thousand cubic meters per year, indicating operational headroom. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KIEFER PWA WWT is located in Kiefer, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,685 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Arkansas River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US facility, 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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