Overview
Northeast WWTP Houston serves 33,000 residents in Houston, Texas, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act via EPA NPDES permits.
Northeast WWTP Houston is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 639 Maxey Road in the North Shore area of Houston, Texas. It serves a population of approximately 33,000 people within the Harris County region, contributing to the city's extensive wastewater management network. As a U.S. 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). For a plant serving around 33,000 people, secondary treatment is the minimum standard, with potential for additional nutrient removal depending on discharge requirements. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the San Jacinto River and Galveston Bay, a major estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast. This discharge supports aquatic habitats and must meet strict water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the San Jacinto River watershed, which flows into Galveston Bay, a vital estuary supporting diverse marine life including shrimp, crabs, and fish. The bay is an important nursery habitat and migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this system is critical for both ecological health and the regional economy.
Frequently asked questions
Northeast WWTP Houston is located at 639 Maxey Road in the North Shore area of Houston, Texas, within Harris County.
The plant serves approximately 33,000 residents in the Houston area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the San Jacinto River and ultimately Galveston Bay, a major estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the Clean Water Act, often with additional disinfection and nutrient removal to meet local water quality requirements.
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