Overview
Woodward WWT serves approximately 11,953 residents in Woodward, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Woodward WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Woodward, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 11,953 people. The plant is situated in the southern Great Plains region, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. As a U.S. facility, Woodward WWT operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that ultimately drains into the North Canadian River basin. This river system flows through western Oklahoma and contributes to the Arkansas River watershed, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
Woodward WWT discharges into a tributary of the North Canadian River, which flows through the semi-arid Oklahoma Panhandle region. The North Canadian River joins the Canadian River and then the Arkansas River, ultimately draining into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
Woodward WWT is located on East Madison Avenue in Woodward, Oklahoma, United States. It serves the city of Woodward and surrounding areas in Woodward County.
Woodward WWT serves approximately 11,953 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in the United States.
Woodward WWT discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the North Canadian River basin, part of the larger Arkansas River watershed that eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
Woodward WWT operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
For a plant serving approximately 12,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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