Overview
NEWKIRK WWTF serves the community of Newkirk, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 2,243 residents. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
NEWKIRK WWTF is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma. It serves a population of about 2,243 people, typical of a small community in the Great Plains region. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and its operations are governed by the U.S. Clean Water Act through state-level permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For a facility of this size, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, ensuring that effluent meets water quality standards before discharge. The plant is expected to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit conditions that set limits on pollutants to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from NEWKIRK WWTF likely discharges into a local waterway within the Arkansas River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, part of the Mississippi River watershed that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution that could contribute to hypoxic zones in the Gulf.
Frequently asked questions
NEWKIRK WWTF is located on East Dry Road in Newkirk, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,243 residents in the Newkirk area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Arkansas River basin, which flows to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, setting limits on pollutants.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA effluent guidelines.
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