Overview
MADILL PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Madill, Oklahoma, United States. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,410 and discharges into the local watershed.
MADILL PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Madill, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a population of about 3,410 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the region. It operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. As a small agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard under the Clean Water Act. Facilities of this scale commonly employ conventional activated sludge or lagoon systems. It plays a critical role in protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from MADILL PWA WWT is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Washita River, which flows into the Red River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's operations are crucial for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, particularly given the agricultural and rural character of the surrounding area.
Frequently asked questions
MADILL PWA WWT is located on Ridgeview Drive in Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,410 residents in the Madill area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Washita River, part of the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Small municipal plants like this are required to meet secondary treatment standards.
For small communities, common treatment technologies include activated sludge, oxidation ditches, or lagoon systems. These provide secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and protect receiving waters.
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