Bandera WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bandera, Texas

Bandera WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bandera, Texas, serving a population of approximately 1,900 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the city's water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,048.56 thousand cubic meters and an annual discharge volume of 545.10 thousand cubic meters, the facility operates below its full capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the watershed of the Medina River, which flows into the San Antonio River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

Bandera WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Medina River, which flows southeast to join the San Antonio River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for recreational and ecological uses.