Overview
Flower Mound WWTP serves 55,400 people in Flower Mound, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act framework, discharging treated wastewater into the Trinity River basin.
Flower Mound WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Flower Mound, Texas, serving a population of approximately 55,400. The plant is situated in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, and plays a key role in managing wastewater for this growing suburban community. Under the US Clean Water Act, plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These permits set effluent limits to protect water quality in receiving streams. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Trinity River basin, which flows southeast through Texas to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Trinity River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for municipal, agricultural, and industrial uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trinity River basin, which drains into Trinity Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of fish and wildlife species, including several that are ecologically sensitive. The Trinity River is a critical water resource for the region, and maintaining effluent quality is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
Flower Mound WWTP is located at 172 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound, Texas, in Denton County, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 55,400 people in the Flower Mound community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Trinity River basin, which flows to Trinity Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, Flower Mound WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) through an NPDES permit that sets effluent limits.
Plants of this scale in the US typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with some employing advanced treatment to meet specific water quality requirements in sensitive watersheds.
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