GOODRICH STP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Polk County, Texas

GOODRICH STP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Polk County, Texas, United States. The plant serves a small population of 280 residents, operating as a secondary treatment facility. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and manages a designed capacity of 246.05 units with a current discharge volume of 30.28 units. As a secondary treatment plant, GOODRICH STP meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's operations are likely regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, ensuring compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from GOODRICH STP is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Trinity River basin or nearby coastal systems. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses in the area.

The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Trinity River basin, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream environments.