Overview
Langley WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 669 people in Langley, Oklahoma. It discharges 302.83 thousand cubic meters per year and has a designed capacity of 492.10 thousand cubic meters per year.
Langley WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Langley, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 669 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within Mayes County. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. It has a designed capacity of 492.10 thousand cubic meters per year and currently discharges 302.83 thousand cubic meters annually, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a major reservoir on the Neosho River. This water body supports recreational activities and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Neosho River, which flows into Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, a large reservoir in northeastern Oklahoma. This lake is a key resource for recreation, fishing, and wildlife, including migratory waterfowl. The surrounding watershed is primarily rural with agricultural land use, so nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent eutrophication in the reservoir.
Frequently asked questions
Langley WWT is located at OK 82 in Langley, Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of 669 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Neosho River and ultimately Grand Lake O' the Cherokees.
Langley WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
The plant has a designed capacity of 492.10 thousand cubic meters per year.
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