Overview
OKC Chisholm Creek WWT serves approximately 34,670 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
OKC Chisholm Creek WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 34,670. The facility is situated in the central United States, an area characterized by a temperate climate and urban development. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from the surrounding community. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, governs discharge limits and monitoring requirements. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent from OKC Chisholm Creek WWT is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the North Canadian River, which flows into the Canadian River and eventually the Arkansas River. This drainage basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local waterway that is part of the North Canadian River watershed, which flows into the Canadian River and then the Arkansas River. This river system supports a variety of fish and wildlife species and is used for recreation and irrigation. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
OKC Chisholm Creek WWT is located at 21911 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 34,670 people in the Oklahoma County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that is part of the North Canadian River watershed, ultimately flowing into the Arkansas River.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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