Overview
WAGONER CO 4 WWT serves approximately 5,000 people in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
WAGONER CO 4 WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 5,000 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water infrastructure. As a facility serving a small community, it is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard for municipal wastewater plants. The plant's discharge is regulated through a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Arkansas River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Arkansas River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
WAGONER CO 4 WWT is located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States, near South 298th East Avenue.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Wagoner County area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Arkansas River basin, part of the Mississippi River watershed.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with its discharge regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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