Overview
Pawnee WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pawnee, Oklahoma. It treats wastewater from approximately 2,230 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
Pawnee WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,230 residents, reflecting a small community in the central United States. It is situated in Pawnee County, near the Arkansas River basin. As a small-scale facility, Pawnee WWT operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Arkansas River system, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
Pawnee WWT discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River basin, which flows through the Southern Plains region. The Arkansas River eventually joins the Mississippi River, contributing to one of the largest river systems in North America. The local watershed supports aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and recreation, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Pawnee WWT is located in Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States, along Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway in Pawnee County.
Pawnee WWT serves approximately 2,230 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Arkansas River basin, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River.
Pawnee WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Small municipal plants in the U.S. typically use secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines and protect receiving waters.
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