REYDON WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Reydon, Oklahoma

REYDON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It serves a small community of 177 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 75.71, and the current discharge volume is 56.78, indicating operational capacity below design levels. As a US facility, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged to a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Washita River basin, which flows through western Oklahoma. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region, supporting aquatic life and agricultural water use.

The plant discharges into a local water body within the Washita River basin, which flows southeast through Oklahoma to join the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The region is characterized by semi-arid conditions and agricultural land use. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect the downstream aquatic ecosystem from nutrient pollution and organic matter, supporting fish and wildlife habitats.