Overview
Marlin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,390 residents in Marlin, Texas. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting framework.
The Marlin wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Falls County, Texas, serving the city of Marlin with a population of about 6,390. As a small to medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is part of the local infrastructure managed by the city or a contracted operator. Under the U.S. Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The permit, issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), sets effluent limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, and other pollutants to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway within the Brazos River basin, which flows southeast through Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is used for recreation and irrigation downstream. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the Brazos River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Brazos River, which flows through central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. The Brazos River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important resource for agriculture and communities. Downstream waters are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient and pollutant removal to prevent eutrophication and protect fish and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The Marlin wastewater treatment plant is located in Marlin, Falls County, Texas, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,390 residents in the city of Marlin.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Brazos River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Plants of this size typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EPA standards.
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