Overview
Southeast WRP serves 220,000 people in Lubbock County, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, discharging treated wastewater to local waterways.
Southeast WRP is a wastewater treatment plant serving Lubbock County, Texas, with a population equivalent of 220,000. Located in the Southern High Plains, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a large agglomeration serving over 100,000 people, the plant is subject to US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements. Under the Clean Water Act, such facilities must meet secondary treatment standards and obtain permits that specify effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. The plant's treated effluent discharges to local receiving waters within the Brazos River basin, which flows southeastward through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges to waterways within the Brazos River basin, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for irrigation and recreation. Downstream ecosystems include riparian habitats and reservoirs that provide critical water resources for the region.
Frequently asked questions
Southeast WRP is located on County Road 2800 in Lubbock County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 220,000 people in Lubbock County and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to local waterways within the Brazos River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility serving over 100,000 people, Southeast WRP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with EPA NPDES permit requirements, including secondary treatment standards.
Plants of this scale in Texas typically employ secondary treatment with disinfection, often including activated sludge processes, to meet NPDES permit limits before discharge.
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