The plant treats wastewater for Bethany and Warr Acres. Instead of discharging treated water, the plant was pumping raw sewage into Bluff Creek, which flows into nearby Liberty Lake in Guthrie. KFOR reported an equipment failure at the plant was responsible.

The DEQ’s emergency order requires the treatment plant to stop discharging sewage into the creek, but it’s unclear whether there will be further legal action. Sanitizing Countertops

The facility has a history of serious non-compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules for treating and monitoring sewage. That includes discharging water with too many pollutants, failing to submit reports and failing to complete required construction.

Chlorine Water Disinfection For now, waste from Bethany and Warr Acres will be treated at a plant in Oklahoma City. Until the issue is resolved, residents should avoid direct contact with Bluff Creek.