LEFLORE 5 HOWE WWT - Howe, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

LEFLORE 5 HOWE WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Howe, LeFlore County, Oklahoma. The facility serves a population of approximately 697 residents and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are regulated under the U.S. Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in the United States. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 264.98 million gallons per year, and it operates at full capacity based on reported discharge volumes. Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits ensures that effluent meets water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically diverse region, which supports aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into streams within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This inland location means the effluent influences freshwater ecosystems before reaching the coast. The region supports diverse aquatic species and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and lakes.