Wilson WWTP - Secondary Treatment Plant in Wilson, Texas

Wilson WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on FM 400 in Wilson, Lynn County, Texas. It serves a small population of 517 residents, reflecting the rural character of the surrounding area in the South Plains region of the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal facilities discharging to surface waters. With a designed capacity of 227.12 megaliters per year and an actual discharge volume of 189.27 megaliters, the plant operates below its capacity, indicating adequate headroom for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Brazos River basin, a major river system in Texas flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in this semi-arid region.

Wilson WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Brazos River, which flows southeast across Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.