Overview
Lone Grove Main WWTP is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Lone Grove, Oklahoma, serving approximately 5,370 people. It will operate under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Lone Grove Main WWTP is a planned municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Lone Grove, Carter County, Oklahoma. The plant is designed to serve a population of approximately 5,370 residents, positioning it as a small-to-medium agglomeration within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a projected facility, the plant will be subject to the US Clean Water Act and will require an EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential additional requirements for nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's receiving water body has not been specified, but the area drains into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility will play a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems in the Red River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant will discharge into a tributary of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for downstream ecosystems and regional water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Lone Grove Main WWTP is located on US 70 in Lone Grove, Carter County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant is designed to serve approximately 5,370 residents in the Lone Grove area.
The plant is currently in the projected stage, meaning it is planned but not yet operational.
As a US municipal wastewater plant, Lone Grove Main WWTP will operate under the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, typically mandating secondary treatment.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in Oklahoma, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons, with disinfection before discharge.
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