North Plant WWTP Henrietta - Secondary Treatment Facility in Texas

North Plant WWTP Henrietta is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1536 Bridge Street in Henrietta, Texas. Serving a population of 1,600, the plant provides secondary treatment to wastewater from the local community. The plant's designed capacity is 946.35 megaliters, with an annual discharge volume of 567.81 megaliters, indicating moderate utilization. As a secondary treatment plant, North Plant WWTP Henrietta meets the standard requirements under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The facility is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring compliance with effluent limits and water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, ultimately reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and then the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and recreational waters.