Overview
West Tawakoni wastewater treatment plant serves Hunt County, Texas, with advanced treatment for a population of 1,250. It discharges 492.10 units of treated wastewater daily.
The West Tawakoni wastewater treatment plant is located in Hunt County, Texas, United States. It serves a small community of approximately 1,250 residents, providing essential wastewater management for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 1,135.62 units, it currently treats an average daily flow of 492.10 units, indicating operational efficiency. As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Trinity River basin, supporting downstream ecosystems and water resources. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Trinity River, which flows into the Trinity Bay and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hunt County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,250 residents.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the Trinity River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
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