Overview
Crockett WWTP 2 serves approximately 2,400 residents in Crockett, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
Crockett WWTP 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on Loop 304 in Crockett, Houston County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 2,400 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Crockett WWTP 2 operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits before discharge. Regulatory standards ensure compliance with state and federal water quality requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the Trinity River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are part of a broader watershed that provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
Crockett WWTP 2 discharges into a tributary of the Trinity River, which flows southeast through Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and bottomland forests, and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's discharge must meet state water quality standards to protect these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
Crockett WWTP 2 is located on Loop 304 in Crockett, Houston County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,400 residents in the Crockett area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the Trinity River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Crockett WWTP 2 operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small municipal plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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