Overview
Walters WWT serves the Cotton County, Oklahoma community, treating wastewater for approximately 2,657 residents. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, ensuring compliance with federal discharge standards.
Walters WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. Serving a population of around 2,657 people, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility, Walters WWT is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. These regulations mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality, typically including secondary treatment for plants of this size. The plant's operations are overseen by state and federal authorities to ensure compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from Walters WWT is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Red River basin, contributing to the Mississippi River watershed. This connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
Walters WWT discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Walters WWT is located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States, serving the local community with wastewater treatment services.
Walters WWT serves approximately 2,657 residents in the Cotton County area, managing domestic wastewater from the community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Walters WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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