Overview
King s Creek WWTP serves Terrell, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 15,000 residents. The plant operates under US Clean Water Act regulations via EPA NPDES permits.
King s Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical US regulatory frameworks. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Trinity River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Trinity River basin, which drains into Trinity Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including migratory birds along the Central Flyway. The Gulf Coast estuaries are ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from proper nutrient management to prevent algal blooms and hypoxia.
Frequently asked questions
King s Creek WWTP is located in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,000 residents in the Terrell area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Trinity River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, King s Creek WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, though some facilities may employ advanced treatment to meet local water quality requirements.
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