Crockett WWTP 1 - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Crockett, Texas

Crockett WWTP 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Loop 304 in Crockett, Houston County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 5,700 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, Crockett WWTP 1 operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The treated effluent from Crockett WWTP 1 is discharged into local streams that flow into the Trinity River, which ultimately drains into Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and recreation in eastern Texas.

Crockett WWTP 1 discharges into the Trinity River basin, which flows southeast through Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway. Downstream waters are used for drinking water supply, irrigation, and recreation, making effluent quality important for maintaining ecosystem health and human uses.