Overview
Coleman WWTP serves approximately 5,410 residents in Coleman, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities of this scale.
Coleman WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Coleman, Texas, serving a population of about 5,410. The plant is situated inland in central Texas, far from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by state and federal regulations. Under the US Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. For a plant serving a small community like Coleman, the treatment system is designed to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The treated effluent from Coleman WWTP is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Colorado River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
Coleman WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Colorado River in Texas, which flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed is part of the Edwards Plateau region, characterized by limestone geology and spring-fed streams. The river supports fish species such as largemouth bass and catfish, and its water is used for irrigation and municipal supply. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
Coleman WWTP is located in Coleman, Texas, United States, near the intersection of US 84 and US 283 in Coleman County.
Coleman WWTP serves approximately 5,410 residents in the city of Coleman and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from Coleman WWTP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Colorado River basin in Texas, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Coleman WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which set limits on pollutant discharges.
For a small municipal plant like Coleman WWTP, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and solids before discharge.
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