Martha WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Martha, Oklahoma

Martha WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Martha, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 205 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet local environmental standards. It is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for small communities in the region. Its designed capacity is 113.56 units, with a current discharge volume of 75.71 units, indicating operational headroom. As a facility serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under US EPA guidelines, which require secondary treatment as a minimum. The treated effluent from Martha WWT is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Red River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region of southwestern Oklahoma.

Martha WWT discharges into local streams that flow into the Red River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. The region is characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use, making water quality management important for downstream ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, supporting aquatic life in receiving waters.