Overview
Jourdanton WWTP serves approximately 3,200 residents in Jourdanton, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which governs wastewater treatment and discharge standards.
Jourdanton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jourdanton, Atascosa County, Texas. The plant serves a population of about 3,200 people, reflecting a small to medium-sized community in the southern part of the state. As a U.S. facility, Jourdanton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Gulf of Mexico via the Nueces River basin. The surrounding region is semi-arid, and the plant plays a role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Jourdanton WWTP discharges into the Atascosa River watershed, a tributary of the Nueces River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. The Nueces River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and communities in South Texas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Jourdanton WWTP is located at 1031 Marion Avenue, Jourdanton, Atascosa County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 residents in the Jourdanton area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Atascosa River watershed, which flows into the Nueces River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Jourdanton WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, with permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For small to medium-sized communities in the U.S., secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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