Overview
Milburn WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 326 people in Milburn, Oklahoma. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Milburn WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Milburn, Oklahoma, a small community in Johnston County. The plant serves a population of 326 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale must meet effluent limits to protect receiving water bodies. The facility has a designed capacity of 147.63 volume units and a discharge volume of 121.13, indicating it operates below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the Washita River basin, ultimately flowing into the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats and supports regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Washita River, which flows through south-central Oklahoma before joining the Red River. The Red River forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and is important for regional agriculture and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
Milburn WWT is located on 5th Street in Milburn, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of 326 residents in the Milburn area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Washita River basin, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, Milburn WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which sets effluent limits for secondary treatment.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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