Overview
Kaufman WWTP serves approximately 6,500 residents in Kaufman, Texas. The facility discharges treated wastewater into local waterways under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
Kaufman WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kaufman, Texas, serving a population of around 6,500. The plant is situated along South State Highway 34 and is part of the city's essential water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, Kaufman WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. For a plant serving a small community, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees permitting and compliance in the state. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Trinity River basin, which flows southeast through Texas and into Trinity Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and industries.
Environmental context
Kaufman WWTP discharges into the Trinity River basin, which drains into Trinity Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Kaufman WWTP is located on South State Highway 34 in Kaufman, Texas, within Kaufman County.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 residents in the city of Kaufman.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Trinity River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Kaufman WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permitting, enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For a small community like Kaufman, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal and state water quality standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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