Overview
Bellville WWTP serves approximately 3,240 residents in Bellville, Texas. The facility treats municipal wastewater and discharges into local waterways under state regulatory oversight.
Bellville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bellville, Texas, serving a population of about 3,240. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 kilometers from the Gulf Coast, and operates under the regulatory framework of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Clean Water Act. As a small-scale treatment plant, Bellville WWTP is expected to provide secondary treatment in compliance with national standards. The facility's design and operation align with typical requirements for communities of this size, ensuring that treated effluent meets water quality criteria before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Brazos River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and recreational uses downstream.
Environmental context
Bellville WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. The plant's effluent must meet state and federal water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
Bellville WWTP is located at 325 Hickory Road, Bellville, Texas, in Austin County, approximately 50 kilometers inland from the Gulf Coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,240 residents in the city of Bellville and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Brazos River watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These permits set limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters.
For a small community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA and TCEQ requirements.
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