Bogata WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Bogata, Texas

Bogata WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bogata, Red River County, Texas. Serving a population of approximately 1,420, the plant provides secondary treatment to domestic wastewater from the community. The facility is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,249.18 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges an average of 363.40 thousand gallons per day, indicating operational headroom. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum federal standard for municipal wastewater treatment, which includes biological oxidation and settling to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged to nearby streams that ultimately flow into the Red River basin. The Red River drains into the Mississippi River and then to the Gulf of Mexico, making the plant part of a large interstate watershed. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Red River, which flows through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River and emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these streams is critical for both ecological health and downstream water users.