Bloomington WWTP - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bloomington, Texas

Bloomington WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bloomington, Victoria County, Texas, United States. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,650 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the US Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater facilities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,260.54 thousand cubic meters per year, with an actual discharge volume of 556.46 thousand cubic meters, indicating operational capacity below design levels. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways, contributing to the Guadalupe River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations are subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant's discharge enters the Guadalupe River basin, which flows through coastal plains and marshes before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This region supports diverse aquatic life, including estuarine species in the Lavaca Bay system. The secondary treatment process reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream waters. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, particularly during low-flow periods.