Chandler WWTP | Secondary Treatment Plant in Henderson County, Texas

Chandler WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The plant serves a small community of approximately 2,000 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,892.70 units, the facility operates well below its capacity, treating an average daily flow of 730.58 units. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The treated effluent from Chandler WWTP is discharged into local waterways within the Neches River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region of East Texas.

Chandler WWTP discharges into the Neches River basin, which flows southeast through Texas piney woods and wetlands before emptying into Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and is part of a region known for its biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollutants, safeguarding downstream ecosystems.