Overview
Hondo WWTP serves approximately 7,400 residents in Hondo, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater facilities.
Hondo WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Hondo, Texas, serving a population of about 7,400. The plant is situated in Medina County, part of the Edwards Plateau region, and treats wastewater from the local community. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, municipal wastewater treatment plants are required to meet secondary treatment standards, which typically involve biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. For a plant serving a population of this size, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issues permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to regulate discharges. The treated effluent from Hondo WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Medina River, a tributary of the San Antonio River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies and the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Medina River, which joins the San Antonio River before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides habitat for fish and migratory birds. The region's semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality in these rivers is critical for both ecological health and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
Hondo WWTP is located at 1612 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas, in Medina County, United States.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 residents in the city of Hondo and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that flows into the Medina River, part of the San Antonio River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Hondo WWTP operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
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