Overview
TUTTLE WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,294 people in Tuttle, Oklahoma. It discharges 454.25 volume units daily with a designed capacity of 704.08 volume units.
TUTTLE WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on North Gregory Road in Tuttle, Grady County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,294 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US wastewater systems. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 704.08 volume units and an average daily discharge of 454.25 volume units, the plant operates below its maximum capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Washita River basin, part of the larger Red River watershed. This system supports regional agriculture and aquatic habitats, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Washita River, which flows into the Red River and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The Washita River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting the ecological health of the river system and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
TUTTLE WWT is located on North Gregory Road in Tuttle, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 4,294 residents in the Tuttle area.
TUTTLE WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater.
As a US municipal plant, TUTTLE WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for most publicly owned treatment works. Permits are issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
The plant has an average daily discharge of 454.25 volume units and a designed capacity of 704.08 volume units, indicating it operates below full capacity.
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