Overview
Lynn s Bayou WWTP serves Port Lavaca, Texas, treating wastewater for approximately 13,000 residents. The plant discharges within 50 km of the Gulf Coast, operating under US EPA NPDES regulations.
Lynn s Bayou WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas. It serves a population of around 13,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the region. The plant is situated near the Gulf of Mexico, within 50 km of the coast, and its operations are subject to federal and state environmental regulations. As a US-based facility, Lynn s Bayou WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act, administered by the EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive waters. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Gulf of Mexico via local waterways, contributing to the coastal ecosystem. The surrounding area includes estuaries and bays that support diverse marine life, including fish and bird species. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Lavaca Bay, part of the larger Matagorda Bay system, which eventually drains into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life, including oysters, shrimp, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact bay water quality, making effective treatment critical for maintaining healthy estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Lynn s Bayou WWTP is located on Calhoun Street in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 13,000 residents in the Port Lavaca area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into Lavaca Bay, part of the Matagorda Bay system, and ultimately into the Gulf of Mexico.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits issued by the EPA and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Plants of this scale in Texas typically employ secondary treatment, often with disinfection, and may include nutrient removal if discharging to sensitive coastal waters.
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