Village Creek STP - Arlington, Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Village Creek STP is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Arlington, Texas, serving a population of over 1.1 million. As one of the largest plants in the region, it plays a critical role in managing municipal wastewater for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities of this scale. The plant is expected to meet EPA NPDES permit requirements for effluent quality, including limits on biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and nutrients. Treated effluent from Village Creek STP discharges into the Trinity River watershed, which flows southeast through Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations are vital for protecting water quality in the Trinity River, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for downstream communities.

Village Creek STP discharges into the Trinity River basin, which drains into Trinity Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River is a major waterway in Texas, supporting diverse fish populations and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's large service area means its effluent quality directly affects the ecological health of the river and the downstream estuary.