Overview
Jefferson WWTP serves the city of Jefferson, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 2,380 residents. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act's NPDES program, ensuring compliance with federal discharge standards.
Jefferson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas. Serving a population of about 2,380, the plant is part of the city's infrastructure to manage domestic wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in the region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, administered through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees permitting and compliance for such plants. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Cypress Bayou watershed, which flows into Caddo Lake and then the Red River. This system supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
Jefferson WWTP discharges into a tributary of Cypress Bayou, which flows into Caddo Lake, a large natural lake on the Texas-Louisiana border. Caddo Lake is a biologically rich ecosystem supporting cypress swamps, diverse fish populations, and migratory waterfowl. The Red River receives the outflow, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's treatment helps protect these downstream waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Jefferson WWTP is located on North Line Street in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,380 residents in the city of Jefferson and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local tributary that flows into Cypress Bayou, then into Caddo Lake and the Red River system.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, regulated by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For small communities, typical treatment includes primary and secondary treatment to remove solids and organic matter, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, with disinfection before discharge.
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