Overview
OKEMAH PWA WWT serves Okemah, Oklahoma, treating wastewater for approximately 3,038 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with state-level NPDES permitting.
OKEMAH PWA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Okemah, Oklahoma, United States. It serves a population of around 3,038 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based plant, it 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 facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Canadian River system, part of the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture in central Oklahoma.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Canadian River, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. The local watershed supports aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and irrigation. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and downstream water resources.
Frequently asked questions
OKEMAH PWA WWT is located at 198 North 5th Street, Okemah, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,038 people in the Okemah area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Canadian River system, part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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