Bob Derrington WWTP - Midland County, Texas Wastewater Treatment

Bob Derrington WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Midland County, Texas, serving a population of about 92,383. The plant is situated in the Permian Basin region, an area known for oil and gas production, which influences local water management needs. As a facility serving a medium-to-large agglomeration, it operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Colorado River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting both ecological health and downstream water users in a semi-arid environment.

The plant's discharge contributes to the Colorado River watershed, which flows through Texas to Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. The semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting agricultural and municipal water supplies downstream.