Fredericksburg WWTP, Fredericksburg

Overview

Fredericksburg WWTP serves about 10,450 people in Fredericksburg, Texas. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits regulating its discharge into local waterways.

Fredericksburg WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Fredericksburg, Texas, serving a population of approximately 10,450. The plant is situated inland in Gillespie County, part of the Texas Hill Country region. As a US facility serving a medium-sized community, the plant is subject to the Clean Water Act and operates under an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Pedernales River, a tributary of the Colorado River that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water resources.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Pedernales River basin, which flows into the Colorado River and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is part of the Edwards Plateau region, known for spring-fed streams and sensitive karst topography. Downstream ecosystems rely on maintained water quality for fish and wildlife.

Frequently asked questions

Fredericksburg WWTP is located at 1445 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County.

The plant serves approximately 10,450 people in the Fredericksburg area.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Pedernales River, a tributary of the Colorado River that flows to the Gulf of Mexico.

The plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an EPA NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which sets limits on pollutant discharges to protect water quality.

For plants serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, often including biological processes like activated sludge or trickling filters, with possible disinfection.