Overview
WASHINGTON WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving approximately 570 people in Washington, Oklahoma. It discharges 113.56 units of treated wastewater daily, operating under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
WASHINGTON WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Eastern Road in Washington, McClain County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a small population of around 570 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 113.56 units and processes a similar daily volume, indicating full utilization. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities must comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which set effluent limits based on water quality standards. The plant's operation is subject to state and federal oversight to protect local water resources. The treated effluent from WASHINGTON WWT likely discharges into a nearby water body within the Washita River basin, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. Its secondary treatment level and small population served contribute to a lower environmental risk profile.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local stream within the Washita River watershed, which drains into the Red River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, including fish and migratory birds. Secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, which is important for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
WASHINGTON WWT is located on Eastern Road in Washington, McClain County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 570 people, indicating it is a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Washita River basin, which flows to the Red River and Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, WASHINGTON WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
Small plants in the U.S. often use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet EPA effluent guidelines for BOD and TSS.
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