Pecan Branch WWTP - Georgetown, Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Pecan Branch WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Georgetown, Texas, within Williamson County. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,500 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized agglomeration typical of suburban communities in the region. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, with discharge regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the San Gabriel River, a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream.

The plant discharges into the San Gabriel River watershed, which flows into the Brazos River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal plain region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory birds and fish species. The Brazos River basin is a major water resource for Texas, supplying irrigation and drinking water.