Overview
PLANT 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Corsicana, Texas, serving approximately 24,500 people. It operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
PLANT 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 1810 Jester Drive in Corsicana, Texas, within Navarro County. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,500 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, PLANT 2 operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged to a local water body that ultimately drains into the Trinity River basin, which flows southeast to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions of Texans downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trinity River watershed, which flows through north-central Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports important fish and wildlife habitats, including migratory bird corridors and freshwater mussel populations. Downstream waters are used for recreation, municipal supply, and industrial purposes, making effluent quality critical for maintaining ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
PLANT 2 is located at 1810 Jester Drive in Corsicana, Texas, within Navarro County, United States.
PLANT 2 serves approximately 24,500 residents in the Corsicana area.
PLANT 2 discharges treated effluent into a local water body within the Trinity River basin, which flows to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
PLANT 2 operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Such permits set effluent limits for pollutants to protect receiving water quality.
For a plant of this scale in the US, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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