Overview
Cisco WWTP serves Cisco, Texas, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 3,613 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Cisco WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas. Serving a population of about 3,613, the plant is part of the town's essential infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a small community facility, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. The plant's discharge is regulated to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality standards. The treated effluent from Cisco WWTP ultimately drains into the Brazos River basin, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal use downstream. Proper treatment at Cisco WWTP helps maintain the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
Cisco WWTP discharges into the Brazos River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River is a major waterway in Texas, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. Downstream ecosystems rely on maintained water quality, making effective wastewater treatment critical for regional environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
Cisco WWTP is located on Ash Avenue in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, United States.
Cisco WWTP serves approximately 3,613 residents in the city of Cisco, Texas.
Cisco WWTP discharges treated effluent into the Brazos River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Cisco WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program.
For small communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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