Overview
Buffalo Creek WWTP serves Rockwall, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 20,830 residents. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging into the local watershed.
Buffalo Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rockwall, Texas, serving a population of about 20,830. The plant is situated near Lake Ray Hubbard, a major reservoir in the region, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing suburban community east of Dallas. As a US facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, Buffalo Creek WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality, and treatment typically includes secondary or advanced processes to meet regulatory standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Buffalo Creek watershed, which flows into Lake Ray Hubbard. This reservoir is a critical water supply source for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and supports recreational activities and aquatic habitat. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically and economically important water body.
Environmental context
Buffalo Creek WWTP discharges into Buffalo Creek, a tributary of Lake Ray Hubbard, which is part of the Trinity River basin. Lake Ray Hubbard is a large reservoir that provides drinking water, flood control, and recreation for the region. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo Creek WWTP is located in Rockwall, Texas, United States, near Lake Ray Hubbard.
The plant serves approximately 20,830 residents in the Rockwall area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Buffalo Creek, which flows into Lake Ray Hubbard in the Trinity River basin.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Plants of this scale in Texas typically employ secondary treatment, often with biological processes, to meet NPDES permit limits for BOD, TSS, and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality.
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