Overview
RYAN UA WWT is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, serving 894 people. It discharges 378.54 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
RYAN UA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small community of 894 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the area. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets federal and state water quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from RYAN UA WWT is discharged into local surface waters, contributing to the Red River basin. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and support the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Red River basin, which ultimately drains into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish and wildlife, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating impacts on downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
RYAN UA WWT is located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States, near the city of Ryan.
The plant serves a population of 894 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin.
RYAN UA WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal plants of this size.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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