Wynona MA WWT - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Wynona, Oklahoma

Wynona MA WWT is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wynona, Oklahoma, a small town in Osage County. The plant serves a population of 531 and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 151.42 cubic meters per day, it matches the current discharge volume, indicating full utilization. As a small facility, it is subject to EPA NPDES permitting, typically administered by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the Arkansas River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this region of the Great Plains.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through Oklahoma and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.