Overview
Wichita Falls River Road WWTP serves 91,000 people in Wichita Falls, Texas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, contributing to the Red River basin.
Wichita Falls River Road WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 91,000 residents, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under US regulatory standards. As a US facility, the plant 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 of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Wichita River, a tributary of the Red River, which flows into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge supports local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including aquatic habitats in the Red River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wichita River, which flows into the Red River, then the Mississippi River, and finally the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in the river is critical for both ecological health and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Williams Park Drive in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 91,000 residents in the Wichita Falls area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Wichita River, which flows into the Red River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Plants of this scale in the US typically employ secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Some facilities also incorporate advanced treatment for nutrient removal to meet local water quality standards.
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