New Cordell WWT - Washita County, Oklahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant

New Cordell WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on South Crider Road in Washita County, Oklahoma, serving a population of approximately 2,867 residents. The plant is situated in an inland area of the state, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and treats wastewater from the local community. As a US facility, New Cordell WWT 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 plant serving a small population of under 3,000, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body within the Washita River basin, which flows into the Red River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.

The plant discharges into the Washita River basin, a tributary of the Red River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and wildlife. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this inland basin, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect downstream ecosystems.