Overview
WELCH WWT is a secondary treatment plant serving 597 people in Craig County, Oklahoma. It discharges 264.98 thousand cubic meters annually within a designed capacity of 340.69 thousand cubic meters.
WELCH WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States. The plant serves a small population of 597 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the state's northeastern region. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Its designed capacity is 340.69 thousand cubic meters, with an annual discharge volume of 264.98 thousand cubic meters, indicating operational utilization within capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Mississippi River Basin, contributing to the broader watershed. The plant's operation supports local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Arkansas River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams within the Arkansas River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
WELCH WWT is located in Craig County, Oklahoma, United States, along OK 2.
The plant serves a population of 597 residents in the surrounding community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Arkansas River watershed, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
WELCH WWT provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. facility, WELCH WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
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