Overview
Greenville WWTP serves 26,000 residents in Greenville, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Greenville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. It serves a population of approximately 26,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The treated effluent is discharged to local receiving waters within the Sabine River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and must comply with state water quality standards to protect beneficial uses.
Environmental context
Greenville WWTP discharges to tributaries of the Sabine River, which flows through East Texas into Sabine Lake and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and water supply. The plant's discharge must meet Texas Surface Water Quality Standards to protect these uses.
Frequently asked questions
Greenville WWTP is located in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 26,000 residents in the Greenville area.
The treated effluent is discharged to local waterways within the Sabine River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Under the Clean Water Act, secondary treatment is typically required for municipal plants of this scale, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters.
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