Overview
North WWTP Teague is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,300 people in Teague, Texas. It discharges 548.89 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually, with a designed capacity of 1,135.62.
North WWTP Teague is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Teague, Freestone County, Texas. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,300 residents and operates as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, North WWTP Teague meets the standard requirements under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. The plant's designed capacity of 1,135.62 thousand cubic meters and actual discharge volume of 548.89 indicate it operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent from North WWTP Teague is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Trinity River basin, supporting downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region's rural and agricultural landscape.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Trinity River, which traverses east Texas before emptying into Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions downstream. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining water quality in the ecologically sensitive bay and estuary systems.
Frequently asked questions
North WWTP Teague is located on US 84 in Teague, Freestone County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 1,300 residents in the Teague area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Trinity River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
North WWTP Teague provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater plants.
As a U.S. plant, North WWTP Teague 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.
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