MERIDIAN PLANT 2 Wastewater Treatment Facility, Meridian, Texas

MERIDIAN PLANT 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Meridian, Bosque County, Texas. The plant serves a small population of 1,640 residents, providing secondary treatment to meet state and federal water quality standards. The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, which requires secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. With a designed capacity of 1,703.43 units and an average discharge volume of 832.79 units, the facility has adequate capacity for its service area. Treatment processes are typical for small communities in Texas, often involving biological treatment followed by disinfection. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Brazos River basin, ultimately reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Brazos River watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and recreation downstream.

The plant discharges into tributaries of the Brazos River, one of Texas's major river systems. The Brazos River flows southeast through central Texas and empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Freeport. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Downstream water bodies include Lake Whitney and the Brazos River estuary, which are ecologically sensitive areas requiring careful nutrient management.