Overview
Red Oak Regional WWTP serves Waxahachie, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 21,700 people. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Red Oak Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Waxahachie, Texas, serving a population of about 21,700. Situated in Ellis County, the plant is part of the regional infrastructure supporting this growing community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local waterway within the Trinity River Basin, which flows into the Trinity River and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Trinity River Basin, which drains into the Trinity River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides drinking water for millions downstream. The region's semi-arid climate means water quality management is critical for maintaining ecological health and water supply.
Frequently asked questions
Red Oak Regional WWTP is located at 921 Bells Chapel Road, Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 21,700 people in the Waxahachie area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Trinity River Basin, which flows to the Trinity River and the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For a population of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to remove organic matter and solids. Some plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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