Overview
Fabens WWTP serves approximately 5,500 residents in Fabens, Texas, as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations.
Fabens WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fabens, El Paso County, Texas. It serves a population of about 5,511 people in this rural community near the U.S.-Mexico border. The plant is part of the local wastewater infrastructure managed by the city or county. As a small-scale facility in the United States, Fabens WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities along its course. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this arid region.
Environmental context
Fabens WWTP discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows through Texas and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is a critical water source for the region, supporting irrigated agriculture, wildlife, and municipal supplies. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Fabens WWTP is located in Fabens, El Paso County, Texas, United States, near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fabens WWTP serves approximately 5,511 residents in the Fabens area.
Fabens WWTP discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Rio Grande and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
Fabens WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, typically administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small plants serving around 5,500 people, typical treatment includes primary and secondary treatment, often with disinfection, to meet NPDES permit limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants.
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