Overview
Cleburne WWTP serves approximately 25,000 residents in Cleburne, Texas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Trinity River basin.
Cleburne WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 3185 South Nolan River Road in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,000 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, Cleburne WWTP 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 plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal standards in sensitive watersheds. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Nolan River, a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
Cleburne WWTP discharges into the Nolan River, which flows into the Brazos River, one of the longest rivers in Texas. The Brazos River ultimately empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Freeport. The watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, and the river is used for municipal water supply, irrigation, and recreation. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to algal blooms in downstream reservoirs and coastal zones, making treatment performance important for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
Cleburne WWTP is located at 3185 South Nolan River Road in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States.
Cleburne WWTP serves approximately 25,000 residents in the city of Cleburne and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Nolan River, a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Cleburne WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which sets limits on effluent quality.
For a plant serving 25,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes and disinfection. Some plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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