Overview
Seminole WWT serves approximately 6,900 residents in Seminole, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
Seminole WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Seminole, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 6,900 people. The plant is situated in the central part of the state, within the Canadian River watershed, which ultimately drains to the Arkansas River and the Mississippi River system. As a U.S. facility, Seminole WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Canadian River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this region.
Environmental context
Seminole WWT discharges into the Canadian River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River. The receiving waters support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species of recreational and ecological importance. The plant's location in central Oklahoma means its effluent contributes to the overall health of the Arkansas River system, which is used for drinking water, irrigation, and recreation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Seminole WWT is located on Lemon Lane in Seminole, Oklahoma, United States.
Seminole WWT serves approximately 6,900 residents in the Seminole area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Canadian River, part of the Arkansas River basin.
As a U.S. facility, Seminole WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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