Overview
KREBS UA WWT serves the community of Krebs, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 2,051 residents. The plant is located inland in Pittsburg County and discharges into local waterways.
KREBS UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving the town of Krebs in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. With a population served of around 2,051 people, it is classified as a small-scale treatment plant under U.S. EPA guidelines. The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants in the United States. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. It is subject to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality oversight. The treated effluent from KREBS UA WWT is discharged into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Downstream, the Mississippi River delivers nutrients and pollutants to the Gulf of Mexico, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones. The plant's treatment performance is therefore relevant to both local stream health and regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KREBS UA WWT is located in Krebs, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States, along OK 31.
The plant serves approximately 2,051 residents of Krebs and the surrounding area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River basin, ultimately flowing to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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