Barry WWTP - Secondary Treatment Facility in Barry, Texas

Barry WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barry, Navarro County, Texas. It serves a small population of around 200 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this rural community. The plant is situated inland, far from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the broader wastewater infrastructure in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 75.71 units, matching its discharge volume, indicating it operates at full capacity for its service area. The treated effluent from Barry WWTP is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Trinity River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. The plant's proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important basin.

Barry WWTP discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Trinity River basin. The Trinity River flows through north-central Texas and eventually empties into Trinity Bay, part of the Galveston Bay system on the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, and maintaining water quality is crucial for both ecological health and human uses such as recreation and water supply.