Overview
Montgomery WWTP is an advanced treatment facility serving 850 people in Montgomery, Texas. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the region's water quality.
Montgomery WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Montgomery, Texas, serving a small population of 850 residents. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for discharges to surface waters. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 946.35 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 340.69, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the San Jacinto River basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the San Jacinto River, which flows into Lake Conroe and then to the Gulf of Mexico. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational resource. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Montgomery WWTP is located at 14899 North Liberty Street in Montgomery, Texas, United States.
The plant serves a population of approximately 850 residents in the Montgomery area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the San Jacinto River basin.
As a US facility, Montgomery WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and must comply with an NPDES permit issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Small plants in the US often use secondary or advanced treatment to meet water quality standards. Advanced treatment, as used here, provides higher pollutant removal.
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