Overview
Colorado City WWTP serves approximately 4,100 residents in Mitchell County, Texas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with discharge regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Colorado City WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Mitchell County, Texas, serving a population of about 4,100. The plant is situated in an inland area, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional water infrastructure in west-central Texas. As a U.S. facility, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges to a local watercourse within the Colorado River basin, which flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Colorado River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Colorado River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. The facility's discharge contributes to maintaining stream flow and water quality in this semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
Colorado City WWTP is located on South Adams Street in Mitchell County, Texas, serving the Colorado City area.
The plant serves approximately 4,100 residents in and around Colorado City, Texas.
The treated effluent is discharged to a local watercourse within the Colorado River basin, which ultimately flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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