NEW ALLUWE WWT - Alluwe, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

NEW ALLUWE WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Alluwe, Oklahoma, within Nowata County. The plant serves a small population of 95 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all wastewater discharges. For small communities like Alluwe, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity matches its current discharge volume of 37.85 units, indicating full utilization. The treated effluent is released into a local water body that drains into the Verdigris River watershed, ultimately contributing to the Arkansas River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Mississippi River basin. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Verdigris River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including catfish and bass, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Arkansas River eventually joins the Mississippi River, making water quality management important for downstream ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.