TIPTON WWT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tillman County, Oklahoma

TIPTON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Tillman County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 916 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. Its designed capacity of 378.54 units indicates it operates below full capacity, with an average discharge volume of 340.69 units. As a secondary treatment plant, TIPTON WWT utilizes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, complying with the U.S. Clean Water Act's requirements for municipal wastewater. The facility is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is the standard to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from TIPTON WWT is discharged into a local waterway within the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding downstream water quality in this agriculturally intensive region of southern Oklahoma, helping to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic habitats.

TIPTON WWT discharges into a tributary of the Red River, which flows through Oklahoma and Texas before joining the Mississippi River and emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed is predominantly agricultural, with crops like wheat and cotton, making nutrient management critical to prevent algal blooms in downstream water bodies. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, supporting the ecological health of the Red River basin.