Overview
Burton Creek WWTP serves College Station, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 44,000 residents. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Brazos River basin.
Burton Creek WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in College Station, Texas, serving a population of approximately 44,000. The plant is situated in Brazos County and operates as part of the city's wastewater infrastructure. As a US-based facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, secondary treatment is typically required, with potential additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Brazos River, a major Texas waterway that empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as catfish and bass, and providing habitat for migratory birds. Downstream waters are used for irrigation and municipal supply, making nutrient management important to prevent algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
Burton Creek WWTP is located in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 44,000 residents in the College Station area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Brazos River, which ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US municipal plant, it operates under the Clean Water Act and requires an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, setting limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Texas typically provide secondary treatment, and may include advanced nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters like the Brazos River basin.
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