Wolfe City WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Wolfe City, Texas

Wolfe City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wolfe City, Texas, serving a population of approximately 1,390 residents. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges into surface waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the United States. Its designed capacity is 738.15 thousand gallons per day, with an average discharge volume of 268.76 thousand gallons per day, indicating operational headroom for future growth. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local streams that are part of the Sabine River basin, ultimately flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically diverse region.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Sabine River, which flows through eastern Texas and Louisiana before emptying into Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds, and is important for regional water resources. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.