Overview
White Oak WWTP serves approximately 6,300 residents in White Oak, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with state-issued NPDES permits governing its discharge.
White Oak WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in White Oak, Gregg County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 6,300 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration in the region. As a U.S. facility, White Oak WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Sabine River basin, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for municipal, agricultural, and industrial uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Sabine River, which flows through eastern Texas and Louisiana before emptying into Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. The Sabine River basin is ecologically significant, supporting wetlands, fish populations, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
White Oak WWTP is located at 2101 Mitchell Street, White Oak, Gregg County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,300 residents in the White Oak area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway that flows into the Sabine River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. municipal wastewater plant, White Oak WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which sets effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized plants in the U.S., secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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