Overview
RINGLING LAGOON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Cornish, Oklahoma, with a population equivalent of 1,135. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways under US EPA NPDES regulations.
RINGLING LAGOON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cornish, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It serves a population of approximately 1,135 people and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all point-source discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 378.54 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 264.98 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom. The facility is situated inland, far from coastal waters, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually drain into the Red River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Southern Great Plains.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
RINGLING LAGOON is located on US 70 in Cornish, Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,135 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local tributaries of the Red River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, RINGLING LAGOON operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or the EPA.
Small communities in Oklahoma typically use secondary treatment, often via lagoon systems, which is the standard for plants of this scale under US regulations.
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