Overview
SAVANNA WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 730 people in Savanna, Oklahoma. It discharges 340.69 million gallons per year into local waterways.
SAVANNA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Savanna, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It serves a small population of 730 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal influences, and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for municipal wastewater facilities. Its designed capacity is 367.18 million gallons per year, and it currently discharges 340.69 million gallons annually, indicating a utilization rate near capacity. As a small facility, it is subject to state-level permitting through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Arkansas River basin, part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams from untreated sewage, maintaining water quality in this rural region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including species that depend on clean water for spawning and migration. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollutants, mitigating the risk of eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
SAVANNA WWT is located in Savanna, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a population of 730 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that drains into the Arkansas River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
SAVANNA WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. plant, SAVANNA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities in the United States.
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