Overview
San Benito WWTP serves 22,480 people in San Benito, Texas, as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act NPDES permitting program.
San Benito WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 159 East Hicks Street in San Benito, Texas, within Cameron County. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,480 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater systems. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through EPA NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The designed capacity is 1.00 million gallons per day, which aligns with the population served for a facility in this region. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin and the Gulf of Mexico. Its operations are critical for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Rio Grande watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The Lower Rio Grande Valley is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate and reliance on the river for both human and environmental water needs.
Frequently asked questions
San Benito WWTP is located at 159 East Hicks Street in San Benito, Texas, within Cameron County in the United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,480 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, typically issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For medium-sized agglomerations in the US, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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