Overview
LAWTON WWT serves approximately 93,357 residents in Lawton, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, with regulatory oversight from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
LAWTON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. Serving a population of around 93,357, it is a medium-to-large agglomeration under U. S. regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the southern Great Plains, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and reliance on surface water resources. As a U. S. facility, LAWTON WWT is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential requirements for nutrient removal if the receiving water body is sensitive. Typical facilities in this region employ activated sludge or lagoon systems. The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in Lawton and downstream ecosystems, including the Red River and its associated wetlands and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life, including several fish species and migratory birds. Downstream, the river contributes to the nutrient dynamics of the Gulf, where seasonal hypoxia zones occur. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for regional ecological health and downstream coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
LAWTON WWT is located on Southeast Tinney Road in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 93,357 residents in the Lawton area.
The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U. S. facility, LAWTON WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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