Overview
Pauls Valley WWT serves approximately 6,280 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, with NPDES permitting through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Pauls Valley WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 6,280 residents. The plant is situated in a rural to semi-urban area of south-central Oklahoma, within the Washita River watershed. As a US facility, the plant 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 a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream water bodies. The treated effluent from Pauls Valley WWT likely discharges into a tributary of the Washita River, which flows southeast into the Red River and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. The Washita River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities in the region. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Washita River basin, a major tributary of the Red River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Washita River supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several native freshwater mussels and fish. The watershed is predominantly agricultural, with concerns about nutrient runoff and sedimentation. Proper treatment at Pauls Valley WWT helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in the Red River and Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Pauls Valley WWT is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. It serves the city of Pauls Valley and surrounding areas in south-central Oklahoma.
The plant serves approximately 6,280 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from Pauls Valley WWT is discharged into a local waterway within the Washita River basin, which flows to the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Pauls Valley WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit, which sets limits on pollutant discharges.
For a plant serving about 6,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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