Overview
SPERRY USA WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving Sperry, Oklahoma, with a population equivalent of 981. It discharges 378.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
SPERRY USA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sperry, Oklahoma, a small town in Tulsa County. The plant serves a population of approximately 981 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 499.67 cubic meters per day and an average daily discharge of 378.54 cubic meters, the facility operates below its maximum capacity. As a U.S. plant, it is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region, reducing nutrient and pathogen loads to receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for agriculture and municipalities. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SPERRY USA WWT is located at 503 East 106th Street North in Sperry, Oklahoma, within Tulsa County.
The plant serves a population of 981 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the Arkansas River basin. The discharge volume averages 378.54 cubic meters per day.
As a U.S. facility, SPERRY USA WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, which sets effluent limits for pollutants.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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