Overview
Marble Falls WWTP serves approximately 4,960 people in Burnet County, Texas. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act framework, with oversight from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Marble Falls WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Burnet County, Texas, serving a population of about 4,960. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act, which requires National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for discharges. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality oversees permitting and compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway, likely a tributary of the Colorado River (Texas), which flows southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the Colorado River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local water body that is part of the Colorado River (Texas) watershed. The Colorado River flows through the Texas Hill Country and eventually empties into Matagorda Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for municipal, agricultural, and recreational uses. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Marble Falls WWTP is located in Burnet County, Texas, United States, serving the Marble Falls area.
The plant serves approximately 4,960 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that is part of the Colorado River (Texas) watershed, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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