Overview
SUNLAND PARK WWTP serves approximately 5,259 people in El Paso, Texas, as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework.
SUNLAND PARK WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in El Paso, Texas, serving a population of about 5,259 residents. The plant is situated in the western part of the city, near the Rio Grande, and plays a role in managing wastewater for this community. As a small-scale facility, SUNLAND PARK WWTP is subject to the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for all discharges. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Rio Grande, which flows southward to form the border between Texas and Mexico before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for irrigation and municipal use in the arid region.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is the Rio Grande, a major river that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande supports a variety of fish and bird species and is a critical water source for the arid Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem. Downstream, the river flows through protected areas and agricultural zones, making water quality management essential for both ecological and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
SUNLAND PARK WWTP is located at 5772 Westside Drive, El Paso, Texas, 79932, United States.
The plant serves approximately 5,259 people in the Sunland Park area of El Paso.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Rio Grande, which flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, SUNLAND PARK WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For small plants serving around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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