Overview
Haskell WWTP serves the city of Haskell, Texas, with a population of approximately 3,478. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Haskell WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Haskell, Texas, serving a population of about 3,478. The plant is situated in Haskell County, part of the rolling plains of north-central Texas, and plays a key role in managing the community's wastewater. As a small-scale facility, Haskell WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet state and federal standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This discharge supports the ecological health of the watershed, which provides habitat for fish and wildlife in the region.
Environmental context
Haskell WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this semi-arid region, where surface water is vital for local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Haskell WWTP is located in Haskell, Texas, in Haskell County, approximately 33.145° N, 99.730° W.
Haskell WWTP serves a population of about 3,478 people in the city of Haskell and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Brazos River watershed, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Haskell WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small communities in Texas, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting state and federal effluent limits.
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