Benavides WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Duval County, Texas

Benavides WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Duval County, Texas, serving a population of approximately 1,870 residents. The plant is situated in a rural area of southern Texas, near the community of Benavides, and is part of the region's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. The facility has a designed capacity of 757.08 thousand gallons per day and currently discharges an average of 719.23 thousand gallons per day. As a secondary treatment plant, it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Nueces River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities in the region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Nueces River, which flows southeast through Texas into the Nueces Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are critical for both ecological health and human use.