Overview
San Augustine WWTP serves approximately 3,200 residents in San Augustine, Texas. The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
San Augustine WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in San Augustine, Texas, serving a population of about 3,200. The plant is situated in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, an area characterized by forested terrain and a humid subtropical climate. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. For small communities like San Augustine, typical treatment involves secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or lagoon systems to meet effluent limits. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, indicating it is sized for the local population. The plant discharges treated effluent into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Neches River basin, which flows southeast to Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Gulf Coast ecosystem, making proper treatment essential for water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from San Augustine WWTP enters local waterways that are part of the Neches River basin. This river system flows through East Texas pine forests and wetlands before reaching Sabine Lake, an estuary that connects to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports fish, amphibians, and migratory birds, and maintaining low nutrient and pathogen levels is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
San Augustine WWTP is located on South Broadway Street in San Augustine, Texas, within San Augustine County.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 residents of San Augustine and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Neches River basin, eventually reaching Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, San Augustine WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small communities in Texas, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge, trickling filters, or aerated lagoons to meet state and federal effluent standards.
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