Overview
SHARON WWT is a secondary treatment plant in Sharon, Oklahoma, serving a small population of 122. It discharges 37.85 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
SHARON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sharon, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small community of 122 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within Woodward County. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 37.85 cubic meters per day, matching the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small plant, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with effluent limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the North Canadian River basin, part of the Arkansas River watershed. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's surface waters, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Canadian River basin, which flows into the Arkansas River and eventually the Mississippi River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
SHARON WWT is located on 3rd Street in Sharon, Woodward County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves a small population of 122 residents in the Sharon community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the North Canadian River basin, part of the Arkansas River watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities.
As a U.S. facility, SHARON WWT operates under the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, enforced by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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