Cooper WWTP | Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Cooper, Texas

Cooper WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cooper, Delta County, Texas. Serving a population of approximately 2,400, the plant provides advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge. The facility is situated in a rural area of northeastern Texas, where it plays a key role in managing local wastewater. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. With a designed capacity of about 1,400 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of around 795 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to serve its community. Advanced treatment typically includes processes beyond secondary treatment, such as nutrient removal or disinfection, to meet stringent water quality standards. The treated effluent from Cooper WWTP flows into local creeks and streams that are part of the Sulphur River watershed. The Sulphur River eventually joins the Red River, which drains into the Mississippi River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in a region that supports diverse wildlife and recreational activities.

Cooper WWTP discharges into the Sulphur River basin, which flows into the Red River and then the Mississippi River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.