Overview
Weatherford WWT serves approximately 10,833 people in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, treating municipal wastewater for this inland community.
Weatherford WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma. The plant serves a population of around 10,833, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for US inland communities. As a US facility, Weatherford WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge is regulated through an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Weatherford WWT is discharged into a local waterway that drains into the Washita River basin, eventually reaching the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
Weatherford WWT discharges into a tributary of the Washita River, which flows through western Oklahoma before joining the Red River. The Red River forms the border between Texas and Oklahoma and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Washita River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity, including fish species such as channel catfish and largemouth bass. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this semi-arid region where water resources are critical for agriculture and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Weatherford WWT is located in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States.
The plant serves approximately 10,833 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent discharges into a local tributary of the Washita River, which flows into the Red River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring secondary treatment standards are met.
Under the Clean Water Act, plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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