Dodd City WWTP - Secondary Treatment Facility in Dodd City, Texas

Dodd City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dodd City, Fannin County, Texas. It serves a small population of approximately 350 residents, reflecting its role as a local infrastructure asset for this rural community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater discharges through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 181.70 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 94.64 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The facility is not within 10 km of the coast, classifying it as an inland plant. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a creek or tributary within the Red River basin. This watershed ultimately drains into the Red River and then to the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from untreated waste.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Red River basin, which flows into the Red River and eventually the Mississippi River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish and waterfowl. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping maintain water quality in downstream environments.