ROGERS CO 1 WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Verdigris, Oklahoma

ROGERS CO 1 WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located near Verdigris in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It serves a small population of approximately 1,350 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for most municipal facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 cubic meters per day and a similar discharge volume, the plant operates at full capacity, indicating consistent demand from the local community. As a small-scale facility, it is subject to state-level permitting through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The treated effluent from ROGERS CO 1 WWT is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Verdigris River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River flows into the Mississippi River, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this major river basin, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the Verdigris River watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River, reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This inland location means the effluent contributes to freshwater ecosystems rather than coastal marine environments. The Verdigris River supports diverse aquatic species and is used for recreation and water supply, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.