Overview
Brownwood WWTP serves approximately 20,680 people in Brown County, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for municipal wastewater discharges.
Brownwood WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brown County, Texas, serving a population of around 20,680. The plant is situated in a rural area of central Texas, where it manages wastewater from the local community. As a U.S. facility, Brownwood WWTP is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, and the permit sets limits on effluent quality to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from Brownwood WWTP likely discharges into a local waterway that drains into the Colorado River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Colorado River, which flows through central Texas to Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Colorado River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for communities and agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Brownwood WWTP is located in Brown County, Texas, United States, at coordinates 31.6960 N, -98.9510 W.
The plant serves approximately 20,680 people in the Brown County area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Colorado River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Brownwood WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is required to have an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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