Overview
East Tawakoni STP is an advanced treatment plant serving 550 people in East Tawakoni, Texas. It discharges 230.91 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 408.82 units.
East Tawakoni STP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located on State Highway 276 in East Tawakoni, Rains County, Texas. The plant serves a small population of 550 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The facility operates with advanced treatment processes, meeting standards expected under the US Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework. With a designed capacity of 408.82 units and a current discharge volume of 230.91 units, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Sabine River basin, which flows through Texas and Louisiana into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sabine River basin, which flows southeast through Texas and Louisiana before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river and its receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
East Tawakoni STP is located on State Highway 276 in East Tawakoni, Rains County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 550 residents in the East Tawakoni area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Sabine River basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to EPA NPDES permits, which set discharge limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment is often required for sensitive receiving waters.
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