MILLERTON WWT - Secondary Treatment Plant in Millerton, Oklahoma

MILLERTON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Jamaica Street in Millerton, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It serves a small community of 359 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Its designed capacity is 113.56 units, matching the current discharge volume, indicating the plant operates at full capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic life in the region's streams and rivers.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Red River basin, which drains into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream ecosystems.