Glen Rose WWTP - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Glen Rose, Texas

Glen Rose WWTP is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Glen Rose, Texas, serving a population of approximately 2,760 residents. The plant is situated in Somervell County and operates as part of the municipal infrastructure for the community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and contaminants. With a designed capacity of 5,299.56 million gallons per year and an actual discharge volume of 832.79 million gallons, the facility operates well below its capacity. Under the US Clean Water Act, such plants are regulated through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Brazos River basin, a major river system in Texas. The Brazos River flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and municipal uses downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into the Brazos River basin, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life in the river and its estuary.