Overview
LEEDEY WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 345 people in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It discharges 151.42 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 185.48 megaliters.
LEEDEY WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 345 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as the minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 185.48 megaliters, and it treats an annual discharge volume of 151.42 megaliters, indicating moderate utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region, supporting agricultural and ecological uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
LEEDEY WWT is located on Jimmy Harrel Highway in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of 345 residents in the Dewey County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, LEEDEY WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and solids, as required by the Clean Water Act.
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