Overview
NOWATA MA WWT serves the community of Nowata, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 3,971 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework.
NOWATA MA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Nowata, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 3,971 people. The plant is situated in Nowata County and is part of the region's water infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small agglomerations like Nowata, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Verdigris River basin, which ultimately flows into the Arkansas River and then the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Verdigris River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for downstream communities. Protecting water quality in this basin helps maintain ecological balance and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
NOWATA MA WWT is located on Navajo Lane in Nowata, Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,971 residents in the Nowata area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local waterway within the Verdigris River basin, which flows to the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated via an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
For small agglomerations like Nowata, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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