Overview
Dalhart WWTP serves approximately 7,000 residents in Dalhart, Texas. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed.
Dalhart WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dalhart, Texas, serving a population of about 7,000. The plant is situated in the Texas Panhandle, a semi-arid region with agricultural and livestock operations nearby. As a US facility, Dalhart WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Canadian River basin. This river system flows through the Southern High Plains and contributes to the Arkansas River watershed, supporting regional agriculture and wildlife habitats.
Environmental context
Dalhart WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Canadian River, which flows through the Texas Panhandle and into Oklahoma. The Canadian River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and livestock. Downstream, the river joins the Arkansas River, eventually reaching the Mississippi River system. The semi-arid climate means water resources are critical for local ecosystems and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
Dalhart WWTP is located in Dalhart, Texas, United States, at approximately 36.064 N, 102.525 W.
Dalhart WWTP serves about 7,000 residents in the city of Dalhart and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Canadian River basin, eventually reaching the Arkansas River.
As a US facility, Dalhart WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through an NPDES permit.
For a plant of this size in Texas, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and solids.
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