Overview
Hallsville WWTP serves approximately 3,100 people in Harrison County, Texas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Hallsville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Harrison County, Texas, serving a population of about 3,100. The plant is situated near US 80 and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the surrounding community. As a facility serving a small population, Hallsville WWTP is subject to the US Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Treatment processes for plants of this scale typically include primary and secondary treatment stages to meet effluent quality standards set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local receiving waters that ultimately drain into the Red River basin, which flows southward to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water resources for communities and ecosystems in northeastern Texas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Red River basin, which flows through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana before emptying into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife habitats, including important migratory corridors for waterfowl. The region's climate and terrain contribute to seasonal flow variations that affect water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Hallsville WWTP is located in Harrison County, Texas, near US 80, approximately 2 miles west of Hallsville. The facility serves the local community and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of about 3,100 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Red River basin. The discharge is regulated under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect water quality.
The plant helps protect the Red River basin, which includes tributaries that flow into the Red River and eventually the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. Proper treatment reduces pollutant loads to these waters.
Small plants like Hallsville WWTP typically use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet EPA effluent guidelines. They operate under NPDES permits issued by the state, with monitoring for parameters like BOD, TSS, and nutrients.
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