Langston WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Langston, Oklahoma

Langston WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on the campus of Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of about 3,170 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. Its designed capacity is 757.08 volume units, with a similar discharge volume, indicating it operates near its design capacity. As an inland facility, it does not discharge directly to coastal waters. The treated effluent from Langston WWT flows into local streams and rivers within the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region's watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Langston WWT discharges into the Arkansas River watershed, which drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting local streams and the larger downstream ecosystem. The region's aquatic habitats support diverse fish and wildlife, and the plant's operation is critical for maintaining water quality in this inland basin.