Overview
Decatur WWTP serves Sycamore, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 5,300 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, discharging into local waterways in the Trinity River basin.
Decatur WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Sycamore, Wise County, Texas, serving a population of about 5,300. The plant is situated in a rural area north of Decatur, providing essential sanitation services to the community. As a U.S. facility, Decatur WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The plant's capacity and discharge volume are not publicly reported, but its scale suggests it handles modest flows. The treated effluent from Decatur WWTP likely 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 life and provides water for agriculture and municipalities downstream. The plant's operations contribute to protecting local water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
Decatur WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Trinity River, which flows through north Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. The plant's treated effluent helps maintain water quality in this watershed, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and irrigation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Decatur WWTP is located on North FM 51 in Sycamore, Wise County, Texas, United States.
Decatur WWTP serves approximately 5,300 residents in the Sycamore area.
Decatur WWTP discharges treated effluent into a local tributary of the Trinity River, which flows to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Decatur WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to regulate its discharges.
For plants serving populations around 5,300, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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