Overview
Del Rio San Felipe WWTP serves 20,400 people in Val Verde County, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act's NPDES permit program for municipal wastewater treatment.
Del Rio San Felipe WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. The plant serves an estimated population of 20,400, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for US wastewater infrastructure. As a US facility, the plant 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 this population size, secondary treatment is typically required, though specific treatment levels are determined by the permit and receiving water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande is a critical water source for the region, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this arid region where water resources are particularly valuable.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows through Texas and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is a vital water source in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. Downstream, the river forms the US-Mexico border and provides irrigation for agriculture. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential for maintaining ecological balance and human water uses in a water-scarce region.
Frequently asked questions
Del Rio San Felipe WWTP is located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. The plant serves the Del Rio and San Felipe areas in southwestern Texas near the Rio Grande.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande flows southeast through Texas and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant helps protect the Rio Grande, a major river that forms the US-Mexico border. The Rio Grande supports agriculture, wildlife, and communities in an arid region where water quality is critical.
The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. These permits set discharge limits to protect water quality in the Rio Grande basin.
For a plant serving 20,400 people in Texas, secondary treatment is typically required under the Clean Water Act. This involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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