Overview
Mauriceville MUD serves approximately 12,900 people in Orange County, Texas. The plant operates under U.S. Clean Water Act regulations, with discharge likely to local waterways in the Sabine River basin.
Mauriceville MUD is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Orange County, Texas, serving a population of around 12,900. The plant is situated in the southeastern part of the state, near the Louisiana border, and is part of the region's water infrastructure managed by a municipal utility district. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient controls depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river within the Sabine River basin, which flows into Sabine Lake and then the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Sabine River basin, which drains into Sabine Lake and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The region's coastal marshes and estuaries are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
Mauriceville MUD is located in Orange County, Texas, United States, near the Louisiana border.
The plant serves approximately 12,900 people in the Mauriceville area of Orange County.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local waterway within the Sabine River basin, which flows to Sabine Lake and the Gulf of Mexico.
As a U.S. facility, Mauriceville MUD operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
For a population of this size, secondary treatment is standard under the Clean Water Act. Depending on the receiving water body, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect downstream water quality.
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