Overview
Bonham WWTP serves approximately 9,000 residents in Bonham, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into local waterways.
Bonham WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bonham, Texas, serving a population of about 9,000. The plant is situated in Fannin County, part of the Red River basin, and plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. As a US facility, Bonham WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Red River watershed, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
Bonham WWTP discharges into the Red River basin, which flows through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana before joining the Mississippi River. The Red River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for communities and agriculture. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Bonham WWTP is located at 286 East 5th Street, Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County, United States.
Bonham WWTP serves approximately 9,000 residents in the city of Bonham and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Red River basin, which flows through multiple states before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Bonham WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For a population of 9,000, US regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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