Overview
Wynnewood WWT serves approximately 2,370 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Wynnewood WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, serving a population of about 2,370. The facility is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a US-based plant, Wynnewood WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby stream or river within the Red River basin, ultimately flowing to the Gulf of Mexico. This contributes to the ecological health of local waterways and downstream environments.
Environmental context
Wynnewood WWT discharges into local tributaries of the Washita River, which flows into the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Wynnewood WWT is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States, serving the community of Wynnewood and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 2,370 people, typical of a small municipal wastewater system in rural Oklahoma.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Washita River basin, which ultimately flows to the Red River and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Wynnewood WWT operates under the Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality or EPA.
Small US plants typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA standards for BOD and TSS removal.
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