Overview
Gatesville WWTP serves approximately 7,670 residents in Gatesville, Texas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which mandates secondary treatment for municipal wastewater plants of this scale.
Gatesville WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gatesville, Texas, serving a population of about 7,670. The plant is situated in Coryell County and is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater. As a U.S. facility, Gatesville WWTP operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, established by the Clean Water Act. For plants serving populations around 7,670, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately 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 agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to protect water quality.
Environmental context
Gatesville WWTP discharges into the Leon River, a tributary of the Brazos River. The Brazos River flows approximately 840 miles to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting a variety of fish species and providing critical habitat along its course. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal variations in flow affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at the plant helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
Gatesville WWTP is located at 1100 College Street, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,670 residents in the Gatesville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Leon River, which flows into the Brazos River and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which requires permits for discharges to surface waters. Facilities of this size typically need secondary treatment to meet water quality standards.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants serving populations over 2,000 generally require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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