Overview
Haskell St WWTP in El Paso, Texas serves approximately 157,000 people. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
Haskell St WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in El Paso, Texas, serving a population of around 157,000. The plant is situated in the arid climate of West Texas, near the Rio Grande, which forms the border with Mexico. As a medium-to-large agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing the city's wastewater. Under the U. S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The plant likely employs conventional activated sludge or similar biological treatment to comply with federal and state regulations. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees permitting and compliance. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Rio Grande basin, which flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is a critical water source for agriculture and communities in the region, and the plant's operations help protect water quality in this transboundary river system. Downstream, the river supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande, which flows through the Chihuahuan Desert and eventually reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The river is a vital water source for irrigation and municipal use, and its flow is heavily managed. Downstream ecosystems include riparian habitats that support species such as the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow. Protecting water quality is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
Haskell St WWTP is located at 4100 Delta Drive in El Paso, Texas, United States. It serves the El Paso metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 157,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under U. S. regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rio Grande basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Discharge is regulated under an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The plant helps protect the Rio Grande, a major river that forms the U. S. -Mexico border and supports agriculture, wildlife, and communities in the region.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It must comply with NPDES permit limits to protect water quality in the Rio Grande.
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