Salatrillo WWTP - Converse, Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant

Salatrillo WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Converse, Texas, within Bexar County. The plant serves a population of around 34,658, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory frameworks. As a U.S. facility, Salatrillo WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For plants serving this population range, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the San Antonio River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for regional agriculture and recreation.

Salatrillo WWTP discharges into the San Antonio River watershed, which flows southeast through Texas and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water bodies support a variety of fish and wildlife, including species dependent on clean water. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.