Overview
Caddo Basin SUD is a projected wastewater treatment plant in Hunt County, Texas, serving a population of 7,380. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
Caddo Basin SUD is a projected wastewater treatment facility located in Hunt County, Texas, United States. The plant is designed to serve a population of approximately 7,380 residents, indicating a small to medium-scale municipal system. As a projected facility, it is not yet operational but is planned to address local wastewater management needs. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These permits set effluent limits based on the receiving water body's characteristics and designated uses. Secondary treatment is the standard minimum for municipal plants in the United States. The plant's discharge will likely flow into local creeks or rivers within the Sabine River basin, which ultimately drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and water supply. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and comply with state water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Hunt County, Texas, within the Sabine River basin. Treated effluent would likely discharge into a tributary of the Sabine River, which flows southeast through Texas and Louisiana into Sabine Lake and then the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment includes freshwater wetlands and estuarine habitats that support fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Caddo Basin SUD is located in Hunt County, Texas, United States, approximately 33.079 N, -96.181 W.
The plant is designed to serve a population of 7,380 people.
Caddo Basin SUD is a projected facility, meaning it is planned but not yet operational.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the U.S., Caddo Basin SUD would be subject to the Clean Water Act and require an NPDES permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in Texas, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection.
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