Overview
Miami Southeast WWT serves approximately 13,704 residents in Miami, Oklahoma. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into local waterways under U.S. EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations.
Miami Southeast WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Serving an estimated population of 13,704, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, handling domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local receiving water body, which ultimately flows into the Neosho River basin and contributes to the Arkansas River watershed. This system supports aquatic habitats and regional water quality, making proper treatment critical for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that drains into the Neosho River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. The region's ecology depends on maintaining low nutrient and pollutant levels to prevent eutrophication and protect fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
Miami Southeast WWT is located in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,704 residents in the Miami area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Neosho River basin, part of the larger Arkansas River watershed.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard under U.S. regulations, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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