Holliday WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Holliday, Texas

Holliday WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Holliday, Texas, a small community in Archer County. The plant serves a population of about 1,564 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this rural area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. With a designed capacity of 757.08 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 492.10 megaliters, the plant operates below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Red River basin. This region supports agricultural activities and local ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality downstream.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Red River, which flows through Texas and Oklahoma before emptying into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.