Overview
Doshier Farms WWTP serves approximately 27,000 people in Temple, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Doshier Farms WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Temple, Texas, serving a population of about 27,000 residents. The plant is part of the city's infrastructure managed by the Temple City Hall, situated in Bell County. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal facilities. NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality govern discharge limits and monitoring. For plants serving populations around 27,000, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent from Doshier Farms WWTP is discharged into a local water body that eventually drains into the Brazos River basin. The Brazos River flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important regional watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including several species of freshwater mussels and migratory birds. Maintaining proper treatment levels is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
Doshier Farms WWTP is located in Temple, Texas, United States. The facility is part of the city's municipal wastewater system and serves the local community.
Doshier Farms WWTP serves approximately 27,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under U.S. regulatory standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Brazos River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These permits set discharge limits and monitoring requirements.
For medium-sized agglomerations like Doshier Farms WWTP, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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