Reno WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Givens, Texas

Reno WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Givens, Lamar County, Texas. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,770 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,975.98 thousand cubic meters per year and currently treats 984.21 thousand cubic meters annually. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent water quality standards. In the United States, such plants operate under the Clean Water Act and are typically permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Red River basin, eventually reaching the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Red River basin, which flows through Texas and Oklahoma before joining the Mississippi River. The Red River supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream, the Mississippi River delivers nutrients to the Gulf of Mexico, where advanced treatment helps reduce the risk of hypoxic zones.