STRATFORD WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Stratford, Oklahoma

STRATFORD WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Stratford, Garvin County, Oklahoma. It serves a small community of approximately 1,480 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a rural town in the southern United States. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 605.66 million gallons per year and operates at near-full capacity, indicating consistent demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Washita River basin, a tributary of the Red River. This watershed supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality downstream.

The plant discharges into the Washita River basin, which flows into the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.