Overview
Newcastle WWTP is a secondary treatment plant serving 440 residents in Newcastle, Texas. It discharges 189.27 megaliters of treated wastewater annually, operating under US Clean Water Act regulations.
Newcastle WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Newcastle, Young County, Texas. Serving a small population of 440, the plant provides secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters and currently treats approximately 189.27 megaliters of wastewater annually. As a secondary treatment facility, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, complying with typical requirements for small communities under the US Clean Water Act. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Brazos River basin, supporting downstream ecosystems in north-central Texas. The plant plays a key role in protecting regional water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and recreation. Protecting water quality in this watershed helps maintain ecological balance in the Brazos basin.
Frequently asked questions
Newcastle WWTP is located on High Street in Newcastle, Young County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 440 residents in the Newcastle area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Newcastle WWTP provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical US Clean Water Act requirements for small communities.
As a municipal wastewater plant in the US, Newcastle WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for such facilities.
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