Overview
Edna WWTP serves approximately 6,700 residents in Edna, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework with a designed capacity of 1.00 million gallons per day.
Edna WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edna, Jackson County, Texas. Serving a population of about 6,711, the plant is part of the region's essential water infrastructure. As a US facility, Edna WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which sets discharge limits to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain toward the Gulf of Mexico. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and ensuring compliance with state and federal water quality standards.
Environmental context
Edna WWTP discharges into tributaries of the Lavaca River, which flows into Lavaca Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this coastal plain ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Edna WWTP is located at 355 West Houston Street in Edna, Jackson County, Texas, United States.
Edna WWTP serves approximately 6,711 residents in the Edna area.
Edna WWTP discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico, likely via tributaries of the Lavaca River.
Edna WWTP operates under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for wastewater discharges. State authorities in Texas enforce these permits to protect water quality.
For a plant of this size in the US, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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