Santa Clara Creek Water Reclamation Facility expansion looks to support future growth in Northeast San Antonio

GVSUD General Manager Phil Gage said the project included a new aerobic packaged wastewater treatment plan, pumping systems, non-potable water systems and a lift station.

“Completing a project of this scale in a record amount of time is a direct reflection of the dedication and skill of every team involved,” Gage said in the release. “We are proud that this facility will be operated by some of the most highly qualified committed staff in the state.”

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality permitted the facility, and the Texas Water Development Board initially financed the facility before it opened in 2021. This is the second phase of a three-phase plan, according to the release.

By the numbers

The district has since grown from providing water to 150 customers to serving 20,000 water connections and nearly 2,500 water connections. If growth continues in the region, Santa Clara Creek Water Reclamation Facility could treat 2.5 MGD per day, according to the release.