Rising Star WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Rising Star, Texas

Rising Star WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rising Star, Texas, a small town in Eastland County. The plant serves a population of about 860 people, reflecting its role in managing the community's domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small US communities under the Clean Water Act. Its designed capacity is 492.10 units, with a current discharge volume of 454.25 units, indicating operational efficiency. As a US facility, it operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with federal discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, contributing to the watershed of the Brazos River basin. This river system flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and regional water resources. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting agricultural and municipal water uses downstream.