Overview
Stewart Creek West WWTP serves approximately 90,400 residents in Frisco, Texas, as part of the city's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U. S. Clean Water Act framework.
Stewart Creek West WWTP is a wastewater treatment facility located in Frisco, Texas, within Denton County. Serving a population of around 90,400, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing suburban community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Under the U. S. Clean Water Act, plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It is expected to meet federal and state effluent standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Trinity River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Trinity River basin, a major watershed in North Texas that flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Downstream, the river passes through urban and agricultural areas before reaching the Gulf, where nutrient loading can contribute to hypoxic zones.
Frequently asked questions
Stewart Creek West WWTP is located at 5100 4th Army Drive in Frisco, Texas, within Denton County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 90,400 residents in the Frisco area, a growing suburban community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Trinity River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) typically issues permits for plants of this scale, ensuring compliance with effluent limits.
Plants serving around 90,000 people in the U. S. generally employ secondary treatment as a minimum, with some incorporating advanced treatment to meet specific permit limits. The Clean Water Act mandates secondary treatment for municipal plants, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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