Overview
Clifton WWTP serves 3,540 people in Bosque County, Texas. The plant discharges treated wastewater under the US Clean Water Act framework.
Clifton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bosque County, Texas, serving a population of approximately 3,540 residents. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges into surface waters. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to state-level oversight by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Typical plants of this scale in Texas employ secondary treatment or lagoon systems to meet permit limits. The facility's discharge ultimately flows into the Brazos River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for agriculture and communities in central Texas.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Brazos River watershed, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River provides habitat for fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Downstream, the river supports recreational activities and municipal water supplies, making water quality protection critical.
Frequently asked questions
Clifton WWTP is located on County Road 3305 in Bosque County, Texas, United States.
Clifton WWTP serves approximately 3,540 people in the Bosque County area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Brazos River watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
Clifton WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Small plants in Texas commonly use secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet state and federal discharge limits.
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