Kendleton WWTP - Secondary Treatment Facility in Kendleton, Texas

Kendleton WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas. It serves a small population of about 400 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near Highway 59 and operates as part of the local wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the U.S. Clean Water Act for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 302.83 megaliters and an annual discharge volume of 227.13 megaliters, the facility operates below its capacity. Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), plants of this scale are typically permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure compliance with water quality standards. The treated effluent from Kendleton WWTP is discharged into a local waterway that eventually drains into the Brazos River basin. The Brazos River flows southeast through Texas and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality management of the region, supporting downstream aquatic habitats and recreational uses.

Kendleton WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows through central Texas and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system.