Overview
Cranfills Gap WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 270 residents in Bosque County, Texas. It discharges 98.42 units of treated wastewater daily, with a designed capacity of 151.42 units.
Cranfills Gap WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cranfills Gap, Texas, serving a small population of 270 residents. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits typically required for such facilities. The advanced treatment level suggests compliance with stringent state and federal standards for small communities. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the Bosque River watershed, which flows into the Brazos River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in this rural Texas region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Bosque River, part of the Brazos River basin, which drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Cranfills Gap WWTP is located at 976 North Third Street, Cranfills Gap, Bosque County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of 270 residents in the Cranfills Gap area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body that flows into the Bosque River, part of the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit that sets discharge limits to protect water quality. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent standards for small communities.
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