Overview
Kirbyville WWTP serves approximately 2,200 residents in Kirbyville, Texas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Kirbyville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. Serving a population of around 2,200, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. For small agglomerations like Kirbyville, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local waterway within the Neches River basin, which flows southeast into the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger coastal ecosystem of southeastern Texas.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Neches River, which flows into Sabine Lake and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and estuarine zones important for fish and migratory birds. The region's flat coastal plain and high rainfall make proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Kirbyville WWTP is located in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 2,200 residents in the Kirbyville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Neches River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small communities, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet EPA effluent guidelines.
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