Medicine Park WWT | Secondary Treatment Plant in Oklahoma

Medicine Park WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Medicine Park, Comanche County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of 373 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 170.34 volume units and an average discharge volume of 162.77 volume units, the facility operates near its capacity. This indicates consistent demand from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, ultimately contributing to the Red River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the watershed.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Red River, which flows south into the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating potential impacts on downstream ecosystems.