Daingerfield WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Daingerfield, Texas

Daingerfield WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Daingerfield, Texas, serving a population of approximately 2,470 residents. The plant is situated in Morris County and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for the local community. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants such as nutrients. With a designed capacity of 2,649.78 thousand gallons per day and an average discharge volume of 908.50 thousand gallons per day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, such facilities are regulated through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Cypress Bayou watershed, which flows into Caddo Lake and then the Red River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides important habitat for migratory birds and fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Cypress Bayou watershed, which flows into Caddo Lake, a large natural lake on the Texas-Louisiana border. Caddo Lake is known for its cypress-tupelo swamps and supports a rich diversity of fish, birds, and other wildlife. The water then continues to the Red River, which eventually reaches the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The advanced treatment at Daingerfield WWTP helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of these downstream waters.