Overview
OAKWOOD WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 72 people in Dewey County, Oklahoma. It discharges 26.50 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
OAKWOOD WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dewey County, Oklahoma, serving a small population of 72 residents. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in the United States. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all wastewater discharges. For small systems like OAKWOOD WWT, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 26.50 units, matching its current discharge volume. The treated effluent from OAKWOOD WWT is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River basin. This region supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for native aquatic species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River basin, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before reaching the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
OAKWOOD WWT is located at CR N2410 in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States.
OAKWOOD WWT serves a population of 72 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that is part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, OAKWOOD WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For very small populations, secondary treatment is standard, often using lagoon systems or package plants to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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