Overview
Sand Springs Main WWT serves approximately 17,172 people in Osage County, Oklahoma. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Arkansas River basin.
Sand Springs Main WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Osage County, Oklahoma, serving a population of around 17,172. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are integral to the region's water management infrastructure. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Sand Springs Main WWT is expected to comply with the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards, ensuring that effluent quality protects receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Arkansas River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural, industrial, and recreational uses downstream. Effective treatment at Sand Springs Main WWT helps maintain water quality in the Arkansas River basin.
Environmental context
Sand Springs Main WWT discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
Sand Springs Main WWT is located on West Overlook Drive in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 17,172 people in the Sand Springs area and surrounding communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Sand Springs Main WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with NPDES permit requirements for effluent quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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