Overview
Fred Hervey WRP in El Paso, Texas serves 52,000 people as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Fred Hervey WRP is a wastewater treatment facility located in El Paso, Texas, serving a population of approximately 52,000. The plant is situated in the arid Chihuahuan Desert region, where water resources are scarce and treated wastewater plays a critical role in water conservation. As part of El Paso's water management system, the plant contributes to the city's efforts to reuse water for irrigation and industrial purposes. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, plants serving this population size are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The plant's scale suggests it likely includes biological treatment and disinfection to comply with federal and state regulations. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged to the Rio Grande basin or used for beneficial reuse, supporting local agriculture and aquifer recharge. The region's arid climate makes wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water availability and protecting the fragile desert ecosystem. Downstream, the Rio Grande flows to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rio Grande basin, where treated wastewater supports water supply in an arid region. The Rio Grande flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico, providing critical habitat for fish and bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive desert watershed.
Frequently asked questions
Fred Hervey WRP is located on Railroad Drive in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 52,000 people in the El Paso area.
The plant likely discharges to the Rio Grande basin or uses treated effluent for beneficial reuse, such as irrigation or aquifer recharge, common in arid regions.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, requiring secondary treatment and disinfection.
Plants of this scale in Texas typically use biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) followed by disinfection, with advanced treatment for reuse in water-scarce areas.
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